accommodate

UK: əˈkɒmədeɪt | US: əˈkɑːmədeɪt

Definition

  1. vt. to provide lodging or space for someone/something

  2. vt. to adapt or adjust to meet a need or requirement

  3. vt. to do a favor or service for someone

Structure
ac <to>com <with>mod <measure>ate <verb suffix>
Etymology

The word "accommodate" traces back to Latin accommodare, meaning "to fit one thing to another." It combines:

  • ac- (variant of ad-, meaning "to")
  • com- (meaning "with" or "together")
  • modus (meaning "measure" or "manner")
    The core idea is adjusting or adapting to create harmony. Over time, it expanded to include providing physical space (lodging) and figurative adjustments (compromise).
Examples

  1. The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests.

  2. She accommodated her schedule to attend the meeting.

  3. The software accommodates both beginners and advanced users.

  4. He accommodated his friend with a loan.

  5. The theater was modified to accommodate wheelchair access.