accommodating
əˈkɑməˌdeɪtɪŋ
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Definition of accommodating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
flexibleeasily influenced or adaptable
  • His accommodating nature made him a good negotiator.
adaptable pliant yielding
2.
helpful attitudewilling to help and easy to get along with
  • She is very accommodating to new students.
cooperative helpful obliging
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Origin of accommodating

Latin, accommodare (to make fit)

Terms with accommodating included in their meaning

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pregnancy clothing
clothing for pregnant women accommodating body changes
behavior
man who is overly agreeable or accommodating
behavior
in a helpful and accommodating way
accommodating
designed to accommodate HIV-positive individuals
personality
overly accommodating or easily influenced
accommodating
in a way that accommodates others' wishes
obliging nature
cheerful willingness to be accommodating
guest accommodation
private home accommodating paying guests

Examples of accommodating in a sentence

  • Her accommodating attitude made her popular among colleagues.
  • The receptionist was accommodating when I missed my appointment.
  • They found the host accommodating toward dietary requests.

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  1. French:accommodant, serviable, ...
  2. German:entgegenkommend, zuvorkommend, ...
  3. Italian:accomodante, disponibile, ...
  4. Spanish:flexible, servicial, ...
  5. Portuguese:acomodativo, prestável, ...
  6. Chinese:随和的, 乐于助人的, ...
  7. Japanese:柔軟な, 親切な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْقَاد, مُتَسَاهِل, ...
  9. Hebrew:גָּמִישׁ, אָדִיב, ...
  10. Russian:уступчивый, уживчивый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поступливий, ...
  12. Hindi:लचीला, मिलनसार, ...
accommodate
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Definition of accommodate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
hospitalitytr.provide space or room for someone or somethingtr.
  • The hall can accommodate up to 500 people.
house lodge shelter
2.
favortr.do something to please or satisfy someonetr.
  • She tried to accommodate her friend's request.
cater oblige satisfy
3.
adaptationtr./intr.adjust or change to deal with something newtr./intr.
  • He had to accommodate to the new rules.
adapt adjust conform
4.
provide supplytr.provide with something needed or desiredtr.
  • The school accommodated the classroom with new computers..
furnish provide supply
5.
visionintr.TECH.change the eye's focus to see at different distancesintr.TECH.
  • The eye accommodates to see objects clearly.
adapt adjust focus
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Expressions with accommodate

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change your behavior or attitude to fit new conditions
She had to accommodate herself to the new school.

Origin of accommodate

Latin, accommodare (to make fit)

Examples of accommodate in a sentence

  • We need to accommodate more guests for the event.
  • He accommodated his boss by working late.
  • They accommodated the guests with extra blankets.
  • She tried to accommodate her schedule to fit the meeting.
  • The design was altered to accommodate new requirements.
  • The hotel can accommodate up to 300 guests.

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  1. French:accueillir, satisfaire, ...
  2. German:unterbringen, erfüllen, ...
  3. Italian:ospitare, accontentare, ...
  4. Spanish:albergar, complacer, ...
  5. Portuguese:acomodar, satisfazer, ...
  6. Chinese:容纳, 满足, ...
  7. Japanese:収容する, 応じる, ...
  8. Arabic:استوعب, لبّى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהָכִיל, לְרַצּוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:вмещать, угождать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вміщувати, задовольнити, ...
  12. Hindi:स्थान देना, मान रखना, ...
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