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accommoder

to adapt, to accommodate

verb ah-koh-moh-DEH Rare

Also means

to prepare (food)

Usage Note

accommoder covers adapting circumstances to suit someone (s'accommoder de = to make do with) and preparing or dressing food (accommoder les restes = to use up leftovers). The reflexive s'accommoder is particularly common and means to put up with or adjust to something.

Examples

"Il s'accommode bien de la situation."

Natural Translation

He adapts well to the situation.

Literal Translation

He accommodates himself well to the situation.

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