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accommodate

Pronunciation: [əˈkɒməˌdeɪt]

Word

Learn how to use accommodate in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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?

How to pronounce accommodate

Pronunciation: [əˈkɒməˌdeɪt]

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