Which definition best describes the verb 'accommodate'?

• A. to provide space for people to stay or to be
• B. to do a favor or oblige someone
• C. to supply
• D. to adapt or to make suitable

Answer: (A)

Accommodate mainly means providing space for someone or something to stay or to be. This is the most concrete, literal use of the verb. For example, a hotel or conference room that can accommodate guests or attendees is able to hold that many people. That sense is what the option captures most directly.

The verb can also mean to oblige or do a favor for someone, or to adapt or make something suitable to fit needs. Those are valid senses, but they’re different nuances of the word. The choice focusing on providing space aligns with the most common and foundational meaning, making it the best fit here.