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accommodate (v.)

1530s, "fit one thing to another," from Latin accomodatus "suitable, fit, appropriate to," past participle of accomodare "make fit, make fit for, adapt, fit one thing to another," from ad "to" (see ad-) + commodare "make fit," from commodus ""proper, fit, appropriate, convenient, satisfactory," from com-, here as an intensive prefix (see com-), + modus "measure, manner" (from PIE root *med- "take appropriate measures"). From late 16c. as "make suitable," also "furnish (someone) with what is wanted," especially "furnish with suitable room and comfort" (1712). Related: Accommodated; accommodating.

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Definitions of accommodate from WordNet

accommodate (v.)
be agreeable or acceptable to;
Synonyms: suit / fit
accommodate (v.)
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose;
Synonyms: adapt
accommodate (v.)
provide with something desired or needed;
Can you accommodate me with a rental car?
accommodate (v.)
have room for; hold without crowding;
This hotel can accommodate 250 guests
Synonyms: hold / admit
accommodate (v.)
provide housing for;
Synonyms: lodge
accommodate (v.)
provide a service or favor for someone;
Synonyms: oblige
accommodate (v.)
make (one thing) compatible with (another);
The scientists had to accommodate the new results with the existing theories
Synonyms: reconcile / conciliate
From wordnet.princeton.edu