Pronunciation

/əkəməˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/

Definitions

Noun

1. The act of providing or making available a place, facility, or service to accommodate someone or something. The hotel offers various accommodation options for guests.
2. A suitable or comfortable place to live or stay. We found a cozy accommodation near the beach.
3. An agreement or arrangement that allows for flexibility or adjustment. They reached an accommodation on the issue.

Verb

1. To provide or make available a place or service for someone to stay or use. The hotel will accommodate five guests.
2. To adjust oneself or one’s behavior to fit a particular situation or person. She had to accommodate her schedule for the meeting.

Phrases

• “Accommodate guests” means to provide lodging or facilities for visitors.
• “Be accommodating” implies being helpful and flexible.
• “No problem, I can easily accommodate that request.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The apartment was well-equipped to accommodate a family of four.”
• Verb: “The host was accommodating, allowing us to check in early.”
• Verb: “She tried to accommodate his unusual dietary requirements.”

Synonyms

• Accommodation (noun)

  • Lodging
  • Housing
  • Quarters
  • Shelter
  • Refuge

• Accommodate (verb)

  • Provide for
  • Fit
  • Adapt
  • Conform
  • Adjust
  • Yield

• Flexible

• Responsive

• Easy-going

• Lenient

• Considerate