Accommodating

Pronunciation: /əˈkɑːməˌdeɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of accommodating

adjective willing to help or assist; obliging

Example Sentences

A1 The hotel staff were very accommodating and helped us with our bags.

A2 The restaurant was accommodating to my dietary restrictions and made a special meal for me.

B1 The teacher was accommodating and allowed me to submit my assignment a day late.

B2 The company was accommodating in providing flexible work hours for employees.

C1 The manager was accommodating in allowing me to work remotely when needed.

C2 The university was accommodating in providing additional resources for students with disabilities.

Examples of accommodating in a Sentence

formal The hotel staff was very accommodating and made sure all of our needs were met during our stay.

informal My friend is always so accommodating, she's always willing to help out whenever I need it.

slang I love staying at that hotel because the staff is super accommodating and always hooks it up.

figurative Being accommodating to different perspectives can help foster a more inclusive and diverse environment.

Grammatical Forms of accommodating

• past tense: accommodated
• plural: accommodatings
• comparative: more accommodating
• superlative: most accommodating
• present tense: accommodates
• future tense: will accommodate
• perfect tense: has accommodated
• continuous tense: is accommodating
• singular: accommodating
• positive degree: accommodating
• infinitive: to accommodate
• gerund: accommodating
• participle: accommodating

Origin and Evolution of accommodating

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'accommodating' originated from the Latin word 'accommodare', which means 'to fit one thing to another'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'accommodating' has evolved to also mean being willing to help or assist others, being adaptable and considerate in one's actions.