All 3 Uses of
accommodate
in
Great Expectations
- I was to go to "Barnard's Inn," to young Mr. Pocket's rooms, where a bed had been sent in for my accommodation; I was to remain with young Mr. Pocket until Monday; on Monday I was to go with him to his father's house on a visit, that I might try how I liked it.
Chpt 20 (definition 1) *accommodation = benefit
- But Mrs. Pocket was at home, and was in a little difficulty, on account of the baby's having been accommodated with a needle-case to keep him quiet during the unaccountable absence (with a relative in the Foot Guards) of Millers.
Chpt 33 (definition 2) *accommodated = provided
- But I had as sound a sleep in that lodging as in the most superior accommodation the Boar could have given me, and the quality of my dreams was about the same as in the best bedroom.
Chpt 58 (definition 3) *accommodation = lodging
Definitions:
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(1) (accommodate as in: moved to accommodate her) adjust something to provide for a need; or help
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(2) (accommodate as in: the room can accommodate four) provide (or have the ability to provide) for something desired or needed
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(3) (accommodations as in: hotel accommodations) space, lodgings, or other needs -- such as a hotel room and services