accommodate
Pronunciation: [əˈkɒməˌdeɪt]
Word
Context: "housing or providing"
(verb) to make enough space for someone or something or to provide what someone needs. This could mean giving someone a room to stay or changing things to help someone feel comfortable.
Example
The hotel can accommodate 200 guests comfortably.
Example
Unfortunately, the restaurant could not accommodate our large group on such short notice.
Example
Can you accommodate us with a table for eight people?
Context: "adjusting or modifying"
(verb) to change your behavior or plans to fit the needs or wishes of others. Like when you adapt your actions to help a friend feel better or to work with a team.
Example
She always tries to accommodate her friends' schedules when planning a trip.
Example
He refused to accommodate the changes the team suggested.
Example
Will you accommodate your plans to help your colleague?
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