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Accommodate

verb

Accommodate means to make room for or adjust to fit a need.

11 letters 4 syllables

What does Accommodate mean?

Accommodate means to make room for or adjust to fit a need.

Dictionary definition

To provide space, help, or changes so someone or something can fit or be included.

Example sentences

Accommodate in a sentence

easy

The room can accommodate twenty students.

medium

The teacher changed the schedule to accommodate the field trip.

hard

Accessible design helps accommodate people with different needs.

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Accommodate

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Synonyms

Words like Accommodate

adjustUse when changing something to fit a need.
includeUse when making room for someone or something.
Antonyms

Opposite words

excludeUse when someone or something is left out.
refuseUse when someone will not allow or accept something.
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Word family

Accommodate word family

Base word

accommodate

verb

accommodated

Made room for or adjusted to fit in the past.

noun

accommodation

A change, space, or support that helps someone fit or take part.

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