accommodate

/əˈkɒməˌdeɪt/verb

To have or provide enough space for a certain number of people or things.

Example sentences

“The new stadium can accommodate 60,000 fans.”
“The cabin accommodates up to six guests.”
“We added a table to accommodate the extra visitors.”

A famous spelling trap: two c's and two m's. It also means to meet someone's needs, as in 'accommodate special requests'.

Synonyms for accommodate

hold
house
fit
seat

On the Academic Word List. Find it in: Academic vocabulary.

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