accommodate
Meaning
To accommodate means to provide what is needed or to make adjustments to fit someone's requirements or circumstances.
💡 A common mistake is using "accommodate" when "accommodating" is needed for the continuous form.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
decided
to
invite
some
friends
for
dinner
,
but
my
living
room
was
small
.
I
moved
the
sofa
and
arranged
extra
chairs
to
accommodate
everyone
comfortably
.
While
I
was
cooking
,
I
kept
the
music
low
so
guests
could
talk
easily
.
By
the
time
they
arrived
,
the
room
felt
welcoming
and
there
was
enough
space
for
plates
and
bags
.
Common Phrases
accommodate a request
accommodate someone's needs
accommodate changes
Synonyms
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