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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 go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time as something: accompanied by The textbooks are accompanied by four CDs. Depression is almost always accompanied by insomnia. The salmon was accompanied by (= served with) a fresh green salad. formal. to show someone how to get to somewhere:
The verb accompany means to keep someone company, or to be their companion on a trip or journey. In a musical sense, accompany means to play background music for the lead singer or soloist. If you want your friend to keep you company on your way to the store, you could ask her to accompany you on the walk.
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.
to go along or in company with; join in action: to accompany a friend on a walk. to be or exist in association or company with: Thunder accompanies lightning. to put in company with; cause to be or go along; associate (usually followed by with ): He accompanied his speech with gestures.
1 day 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.
Mar 28, 2024 · ( transitive) To go with or attend as a companion or associate; to keep company with; to go along with. Geoffrey accompanied the group on their pilgrimage. ( transitive) To supplement with; add to. ( intransitive, music) To perform an accompanying part or parts in a composition.
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]
