accommodating (əˈkɒməˌdeɪtɪŋ
)
Definitions
adjective
- willing to help; kind; obliging
Alternative Forms
acˈcommoˌdatingly adverbSynonyms
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obliging,
willing,
kind,
friendly,
helpful,
polite,
cooperative,
agreeable,
amiable,
courteous,
considerate,
hospitable,
unselfish,
eager to please
complaisant,
accommodate (əˈkɒməˌdeɪt)
Definitions
verb
- (tr) to supply or provide, esp with lodging or board and lodging
- (tr) to oblige or do a favour for
- to adjust or become adjusted; adapt
- (tr) to bring into harmony; reconcile
- (tr) to allow room for; contain
- (tr) to lend money to, esp on a temporary basis until a formal loan has been arranged
Alternative Forms
acˈcommoˌdative adjectiveWord Origin
C16: from Latin accommodāre to make fit, from ad- to + commodus having the proper measureUsage examples
Everyone would wonder who was the extra person she was accommodating.
, The Quest for K (1986)An accommodating AFL has promoted the DHL brand, incurring all the expenses involved in the required technology investment.
Business Today (1999)In Tullamore he was at his reserved best; typically honest and accommodating.
Irish Times (2002)The trick is to maintain team spirit while accommodating individual ambition.
Sun, News of the World (1999)Being too accommodating undermines the image of strength which is needed for success at work.
, Everything You Need to Know for Success in Business (1990)