accommodate (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈkɒm.ə.deɪt/

Definition

To provide lodging or sufficient space for someone or something; to adapt or adjust to a new situation or condition; to settle a dispute or find a compromise.

Examples

• The new stadium can accommodate 50,000 fans.

• We need to accommodate the changing needs of our customers.

• The two parties finally accommodated their differences to reach an agreement.

How to Use accommodate

accommodate someone/something (prepositional phrase)

To provide space, lodging, or facilities for someone or something. — "The hotel can accommodate our large group."

accommodate to something (prepositional phrase)

To adapt or adjust oneself to new conditions or circumstances. — "It took him a while to accommodate to the new working environment."

Synonyms of accommodate

Words with a similar meaning to accommodate:

• fit
• house
• lodge
• adapt

Antonyms of accommodate

Words with the opposite meaning to accommodate:

• disregard
• inconvenience

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