accommodate

Universal Words verb 1 [VN] to provide sb with a room or place to sleep, live or sit: The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests. * The aircraft is capable of accommodating 28 passengers. 2 [VN] to provide enough space for sb/sth: Over 70 minutes of music can be accommodated on one CD. * The old town hall now accommodates a Folk Museum. 3 [VN] (formal) to consider sth, such as sb's opinion or a fact, and be influenced by it when you are deciding what to do or explaining sth: Our proposal tries to accommodate the special needs of minority groups. * She modified her views so as to accommodate the objections of American feminists. 4 [VN] ~ sb (with sth) (formal) to help sb by doing what they want SYNOBLIGE: I have accommodated the press a great deal, giving numerous interviews. * I'm sure the bank will be able to accommodate you. 5 ~ to sth