Entry Word: accommodate

Function: verb

Meaning: 1 to make or have room for <the back seat accommodates three people comfortably>

Synonyms fit, hold, take

Related Words carry, contain, seat; enclose (also inclose), encompass; harbor, house

2 to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences <accommodate the difference in their voices by moving the mike closer to Sarah, whose voice is softer> — see harmonize 2
3 to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation <accommodated the lectern to the height of the guest speaker, who turned out to be quite short> — see adapt
4 to do a service or favor for <couldnʼt accommodate everyone who wanted a free T-shirt> — see oblige 1
5 to provide with living quarters or shelter <regards the tent as entirely inadequate for accommodating them through the winter> — see house 1