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/ə.ˈkɒm.ə.ˌdeɪ.tɪŋ/ · ac. com. mod. at. ing
verb
- To render fit, suitable, or correspondent; to adapt. We need to accommodate ourselves to the new time zone.
- To cause to come to agreement; to bring about harmony; to reconcile. The mediator worked hard to accommodate the differences between the two parties.
- To provide housing for. We can accommodate an old friend for a week at our place.
adjective
- Affording, or disposed to afford, accommodation; obliging; helpful. The accommodating hotel staff helped us with our luggage.
- Pliable; easily corrupted. The accommodating material was prone to bending under pressure.
Did you know? The word 'accommodating' has been used in various contexts, including business, diplomacy, and personal relationships, to describe someone who is willing to adapt or make adjustments to suit others' needs.