Synonyms for

Accommodating

Verb / ʌˈkɑ:mʌˌdeɪtɪŋ / Another word for accommodating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Willing to help or do things for others; easy to work with.

Synonyms & similar words

conciliate unaccommodating hold oblige fit disoblige accommodate admit accommodative adapt lodge suit reconcile obliging helpful cooperative flexible considerate friendly courteous lenient tolerant easygoing patient forgiving kind generous benevolent charitable compassionate gracious magnanimous understanding

Synonyms by register

Formal

obliging compliant amenable agreeable

Informal

helpful easygoing flexible willing

Literary

biddable tractable

Antonyms

unhelpful inconsiderate obstructive difficult uncooperative inflexible

Common collocations

  • accommodating nature
  • accommodating attitude
  • accommodating to
  • accommodating to change
  • accommodating to requests
  • accommodating staff
  • accommodating to needs

Word family

noun accommodation
adjective accommodating
adverb accommodatingly

Usage note

This word describes someone who is willing to help or change their plans to suit someone else's needs or wishes. It generally carries a positive connotation of helpfulness and flexibility.

Example sentences

  1. The accommodating hotel staff let us check in early.
  2. He was accommodating to his neighbor's request to turn down the music.
  3. She had an accommodating personality and always put others first.
  4. The restaurant was accommodating to the customer's dietary restrictions.
  5. The teacher was accommodating and allowed the student to take the test at a later time.

Quotes

  • "The true test of a good leader is how well they function in a crisis." - Brian Tracy
  • "Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality." - Warren Bennis
  • "The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Nelson Mandela

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