Correct spelling, explanation: the correct form is accommodate (with two -c’s and two -m’s). The word accommodate comes from the Latin word accommodare, meaning to make fit or adapt to. It follows a pattern in English spelling where words derived from Latin often double certain consonants to maintain the correct pronunciation. Since accommodate is a longer word with multiple syllables, doubling the -c and -m helps maintain clarity and consistency in how it is pronounced and understood. Acommodate (with only one -c and -m) is incorrect.
Definition of accommodate:
Verb, to provide with a place to live or to be stored in
The hotel can accommodate up to 200 guests during the conference.
We have adjusted the schedule to accommodate everyone’s availability for the meeting.
Collocations with accommodate:
Some of the most commonly used collocations include:
1. Accommodate needs: to provide what is necessary to satisfy someone’s requirements.
The new policy was designed to accommodate the needs of employees who work remotely.
2. Accommodate changes: to adjust or make room for changes in a situation.
The project timeline was flexible enough to accommodate changes as they arose.
3. Accommodate requests: to fulfill or agree to someone’s request or demand.
The restaurant was happy to accommodate our requests for a gluten-free menu.
4. Accommodate growth: to adapt or expand in order to handle increased size or demand.
The company expanded its facilities to accommodate the rapid growth of its customer base.
Incorrect spelling, explanation: you can’t spell accommodate as acommodate because of the word’s linguistic origins and the rules of English spelling. Accommodate comes from the Latin word accommodare, which includes both a double -c and double -m. This double consonant pattern was carried over into English to maintain the integrity of the word’s meaning and pronunciation. Misspelling this word as acommodate would deviate from this standard and could be considered an error.
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