What is the difference between adapted and accommodated?

[Anduy]

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #107 "Synonyms for fit and adapt", question 8

The light suddenly went out and I couldn't see anything but little by little I ......... my eyes to the darkness.

(a) adapted
(b) fitted
(c) accommodated
(d) matched

Synonym Search, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #107 "Synonyms for fit and adapt", answer 8

The light suddenly went out and I couldn't see anything but little by little I adapted my eyes to the darkness.

Correct answer: (a) adapted

Your answer was: incorrect
The light suddenly went out and I couldn't see anything but little by little I accommodated my eyes to the darkness.
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why do I have to use adapted instead of accommodated?

thank you
Anduy

[Conchita]

Here you will find a few links to some related threads that might be of help:

accommodate vs suit