accompany

/ə'kʌmpəni/
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Definition
  1. 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
  1. be a companion to somebody
  2. perform an accompaniment to
    • The orchestra could barely follow the frequent pitch changes of the soprano
  3. go or travel along with
    • The nurse accompanied the old lady everywhere
  4. be present or associated with an event or entity
    • French fries come with the hamburger
    • heart attacks are accompanied by distruction of heart tissue
    • fish usually goes with white wine
    • this kind of vein accompanies certain arteries

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