accommodate
UK[əˈkɒmədeɪt]US[əˈkɑːmədeɪt]
v
to provide someone with a place to live, stay, or work
v
to have or provide enough space for something
v
to consider or include something when you are planning something
v
to change your behavior or actions to fit new conditions or to help someone else
Morpheme Breakdown
ac
com
mod
ac
to
com
together
mod
measure
Etymology
The word 'accommodate' originates from the Latin verb accommodare, meaning "to fit one thing to another." This verb itself is a compound of ad- (to) and commodare (to make fit), derived from commodus (fitting, suitable). The core root modus signifies "measure" or "manner," implying a sense of proper proportion. Thus, the literal concept is "to bring something toward a fitting measure together." Over time, this evolved into the modern English meanings of making suitable adjustments, providing space, or adapting to needs, all centered on the idea of achieving a harmonious fit.
Analysis
Structure: ac (to) + com (together) + mod (measure)
ac: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "to" or "toward".
com: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "together" or "with".
mod: Latin origin, from the root modus meaning "measure, manner".
Examples
The hotel can accommodate up to 300 guests.
The new software is designed to accommodate different user preferences.
We need to accommodate the schedule change for our international colleagues.