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- DictionaryAc·com·pa·ny/əˈkəmp(ə)nē/
verb
- 1. go somewhere with (someone) as a companion or escort: "the two sisters were to accompany us to New York"
- 2. be present or occur at the same time as (something else): "the illness is often accompanied by nausea"
To accompany is to go along as an associate on equal terms: to accompany a friend on a shopping trip. Attend implies going along with, usually to render service or perform duties: to attend one's employer on a business trip. To convoy is to accompany (especially ships) with an armed guard for protection: to convoy a fleet of merchant vessels.
Definitions of accompany. verb. go or travel along with. “The nurse accompanied the old lady everywhere” see more. verb. be a companion to somebody. synonyms: companion, company, keep company. see more. verb. perform an accompaniment to. synonyms: follow, play along. see more. verb. be present or associated with an event or entity.
1. ( tr) to go along with, so as to be in company with or escort. 2. (foll by: with) to supplement: the food is accompanied with a very hot mango pickle. 3. ( tr) to occur, coexist, or be associated with. 4. (Classical Music) to provide a musical accompaniment for (a performer) [C15: from Old French accompaignier, from compaing companion 1]
See accompany in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: accompany. Definition of accompany verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to happen or appear with something else. accompany something Shouts of protest accompanied this announcement. accompanied by something strong winds accompanied by heavy rain. The text is accompanied by a series of stunning photographs. Tax cuts have been accompanied by massive increases in public expenditure.
May 17, 2024 · 1. to go along or in company with; join in action. to accompany a friend on a walk. 2. to be or exist in association or company with. Thunder accompanies lightning. 3. (usually fol. by with) to put in company with; cause to be or go along; associate. He accompanied his speech with gestures.
B1. to happen or exist at the same time as something else: The teachers ' book is accompanied by a CD. accompany verb [T] (MUSIC) to play a musical instrument with someone else who is playing or singing. (Definition of accompany from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of accompany. in Chinese (Traditional)
