accommodating Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb be agreeable or acceptable to
   accommodate; fit; suit.
   
   • This suits my needs
2. verb make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
   accommodate; adapt.
   
   • Adapt our native cuisine to the available food resources of the new country
3. verb provide with something desired or needed
   accommodate.
   
   • Can you accommodate me with a rental car?
4. verb have room for; hold without crowding
   accommodate; admit; hold.
   
   • This hotel can accommodate 250 guests
   • The theater admits 300 people
   • The auditorium can't hold more than 500 people
5. verb provide housing for
   lodge; accommodate.
   
   • We are lodging three foreign students this semester
6. verb provide a service or favor for someone
   oblige; accommodate.
   
   • We had to oblige him
7. verb make (one thing) compatible with (another)
   accommodate; conciliate; reconcile.
   
   • The scientists had to accommodate the new results with the existing theories
8. adjective helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation
   accommodative.
   
   • the warden was always accommodating in allowing visitors in
   • made a special effort to be accommodating
9. adjective satellite obliging; willing to do favors
   
   • made a special effort to be accommodating

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