accompany
/ə'kʌmpəni/
Definition
- Verb (transitive):
- To go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort: To be with someone, typically to provide company or assistance during a journey or activity.
- To be present or occur at the same time as something else: To exist or happen together with another event, condition, or entity.
- (Music) To play a supporting part for a singer or soloist: To perform a musical part that supports the main melody.
Usage and Examples
To go with someone:
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- She asked if I would accompany her to the meeting.
To occur or exist together:
- The thunderstorm was accompanied by strong winds.
- A feeling of dread often accompanies such news.
(Music) To play a supporting part:
- The singer was accompanied by a pianist.
- He skillfully accompanied the violinist on the guitar.
Advanced Usage
- "to be accompanied by": This is a common passive construction used to state what something is paired with or what happens at the same time.
- The main course was accompanied by a fresh salad.
- Formal/Technical Use: In formal or technical contexts, "accompany" can describe a logical or natural connection between things.
- The technical report should accompany the proposal submission.
Variants and Related Words
- Accompaniment (noun): Something that is added to or goes with another thing, especially in music.
- The piano accompaniment was beautiful.
- Accompanist (noun): A person who provides a musical accompaniment.
- She works as a professional accompanist for vocalists.
Synonyms
- Escort: To accompany someone, often for protection or as a courtesy.
- Attend: To be present with or to go with someone (more formal).
- Coincide with: To occur at the same time as something else.
Phrasal Verbs / Common Phrases
- Accompany someone on a journey/visit/etc.: A standard phrase for describing going with someone.
- I will accompany you on your visit to the factory.
Related Idioms
- "Accompanying literature/material": Refers to documents or items provided together with a main item.
- Please read the accompanying literature before operating the machine.
Verb
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be a companion to somebody
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perform an accompaniment to
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The orchestra could barely follow the frequent pitch changes of the soprano
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go or travel along with
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The nurse accompanied the old lady everywhere
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be present or associated with an event or entity
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French fries come with the hamburger
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heart attacks are accompanied by distruction of heart tissue
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fish usually goes with white wine
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this kind of vein accompanies certain arteries
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