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accommodate

[uh-kom-uh-deyt] / əˈkɒm əˌdeɪt /
VERB
make room, lodging available
Synonyms
STRONGEST
contain entertain hold rent shelter take in welcome
STRONG
board domicile furnish harbor house quarter receive supply
WEAK
put up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
reject turn away
WEAK
bar block disarrange frustrate hinder impede limit obstruct prevent stop turn out unsuit
VERB
make, become suitable for something
Synonyms
STRONGEST
adapt adjust fit integrate modify
STRONG
accord accustom agree attune comply compose conform coordinate correspond harmonize proportion reconcile settle suit tailor tailor-make tune
WEAK
bend over backwards don't make waves don't rock the boat go by the book go with the flow make consistent play the game shape up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disarrange disorder unfit
STRONG
decline deny differ disagree fight mismatch oppose refuse reject upset
WEAK
bar block frustrate hinder impede limit obstruct prevent stop turn away turn out unsuit
VERB
perform service
Synonyms
STRONGEST
afford help provide serve sustain
STRONG
aid arrange assist avail benefit bow comfort defer favor furnish gratify humor indulge oblige pamper please settle submit suit supply support yield
WEAK
convenience
Antonyms
STRONGEST
stop take
STRONG
annoy be mean conceal confuse deny disappoint disapprove displease distress disturb fight hide hinder hurt injure mix up neglect oppose refuse reject thwart trouble upset withhold worry
WEAK
bar block disarrange frustrate impede limit obstruct prevent turn away turn out unsuit

Example Sentences

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The Korean president wrote back apologetically, saying that she had inquired into the issue, but BTS was unable to accommodate more shows in Mexico during its world tour.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

The court’s approach cannot accommodate that text without rewriting it.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

And it was $150 for a first-class cabin, which can accommodate two.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Her family contacted several local cinemas, including the nearest to their home, but were told none could accommodate her needs.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

On the downside, the Burrow was not built to accommodate so many people.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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