accommodate
word
/əˈkɑməˌdeɪt/
/ɐkˈɒmədˌeɪt/
Definition
To provide space or lodging for someone; also, to adjust or adapt to someone's needs or to a new situation.
Usage & Nuances
More formal, common in business, travel, or service contexts. Typical collocations: 'accommodate guests', 'accommodate requests', 'accommodate changes'. Can imply physical space or willingness to adapt. Not used for accepting ideas (use 'accept', 'adopt').
Spanish: alojar - acomodar - adaptarse (a)Portuguese (BR): acomodar - hospedar - adaptarPortuguese (PT): acomodar - hospedar - adaptarChinese (Simplified): 容纳 - 适应 - 提供住宿Chinese (Traditional): 容納 - 適應 - 提供住宿Hindi: समायोजित करना - आवास देनाArabic: استيعاب - تأقلم مع - توفير مكانBengali: আবাসন দেওয়া - মানিয়ে নেওয়াRussian: разместить - приспособитьJapanese: 収容する - 適応させる - 宿泊させるVietnamese: chứa - đáp ứng - cung cấp chỗ ởKorean: 수용하다 - 적응하다 - 숙소를 제공하다Turkish: barındırmak - uyum sağlamakUrdu: جگہ دینا - ہم آہنگ کرناIndonesian: mengakomodasi - menampung - menyesuaikan
Example Sentences
The room was too small to accommodate everyone.
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The hotel can accommodate 200 guests.
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We try to accommodate all special requests.
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Can you accommodate a vegetarian option for dinner?
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Sorry, we can't accommodate late check-outs during the holiday season.
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Our schedule is flexible so we can accommodate your needs.
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