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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"
5 days ago · 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.
accompany. in English. accompany. Thesaurus > to take someone somewhere > accompany. These are words and phrases related to accompany. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of accompany.
Verb [ change] ( transitive) If one thing accompanies something else, it comes or goes with it, or they happen together. She accompanied me to the hospital after my accident. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The text accompanying the illustrations is brief but helpful.
What does the verb accompany mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb accompany, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the verb accompany? About 50 occurrences per million words in modern written English. See frequency.
Definition of accompany. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
To be a companion or associate: as, to accompany with others. To cohabit. In music, to perform the accompaniment in a composition; especially, to perform the instrumental part of a mixed vocal and instrumental piece. from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
May 2, 2024 · adjective. 1. provided at the same time as something else as an extra or addition; supplementary. The legislation and accompanying 'guidelines' are worded in such a way that many are denied help. Perhaps the accompanying illustration will explain the mystery. a ten-part television series with an accompanying book. 2.
