Both Uses
accommodate
in
The Hiding Place
(Edited)
- "The bunkers," the girl began in the bored voice of a museum guide, "are for the accommodation of those who fail to cooperate with camp rules."
p. 187.6 *accommodation = lodging
- "Not everyone," the girl observed in the same detached drawl, "seems to appreciate the accommodations at the bunkers."
p. 187.8
Definitions:
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(1)
(accommodate as in: the room can accommodate four) provide (or have the ability to provide) for something desired or needed
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(2)
(accommodate as in: moved to accommodate her) adjust something to provide for a need; or help
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(3)
(accommodations as in: hotel accommodations) space, lodgings, or other needs -- such as a hotel room and services
- (4) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)