accommodate
Translation
accommodate, house, help, oblige
Examples
The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.
The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.
We will try to accommodate your request.
We will try to accommodate your request.
He had to accommodate himself to the new schedule.
He had to accommodate himself to the new schedule.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to provide lodging or space for (sb./sth.) The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.
((sb.'s request/needs)) to fit in with the wishes or needs of (sb.) We will try to accommodate your request.
((oneself)) ((to sth.)) to adapt oneself to (sth.) He had to accommodate himself to the new schedule.
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Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'commodus' (fitting, suitable). The core meaning is 'to make fitting'.
Memory Tips
Note the double 'c' and double 'm'. Remember it has enough 'room' for two 'c's and two 'm's, just like it provides room for people.