accommodate

/əˈkɒməˌdeɪt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: accommodates · accommodating · accommodated

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To render fit, suitable, or correspondent; to adapt.

Verb

Examples

to accommodate ourselves to circumstances

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To cause to come to agreement; to bring about harmony; to reconcile.

Verb

Examples

to accommodate differences

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “accommodate” mean?

To render fit, suitable, or correspondent; to adapt.

Is “accommodate” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.