ac·com·mo·date

(ə-kŏm′ə-dāt′)

v. ac·com·mo·dat·ed, ac·com·mo·dat·ing, ac·com·mo·dates

v.tr.

a. To have enough space for: a parking lot big enough to accommodate buses. See Synonyms at contain.

b. To provide lodging for: We looked for a hotel to accommodate the extra guests.

2. To take into consideration or make adjustments for; allow for: an economic proposal that accommodates the interests of senior citizens.

a. To do a favor or service for; oblige. See Synonyms at oblige.

b. To provide for; supply with something needed: accommodated the expedition with supplies.

4. To make suitable; adapt or adjust: accommodated herself to her new surroundings. See Synonyms at adapt.

v.intr.

1. To adapt oneself; become adjusted: It is never easy to accommodate to social change.

2. Physiology To become adjusted, as the eye to focusing on objects at a distance.

[Latin accommodāre, accommodāt-, to fit : ad-, ad- + commodus, suitable; see commodious.]

ac·com′mo·da′tive adj.

ac·com′mo·da′tor n.

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accommodator

(əˈkɒməˌdeɪtə)

a person or thing that accommodates

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Noun

accommodator - someone who performs a service or does a favor

obliger

benefactor, helper - a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

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