verb
accompany
uh-KUHM-puh-nee
verb
1
To go somewhere with someone, or to be present alongside them.
"A nurse will accompany the patient to the operating room."
"Heavy rain accompanied the storm all through the night."
2
To play music that supports a singer or soloist.
"The guitarist accompanied her while she sang."
"A full orchestra accompanied the choir for the final performance."
How to Use Accompany
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo go along with someone or something, or to provide musical support.
Common pairings
accompany someone to
accompanied by music
Word Forms
accompanied past tense, accompanies singular
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Etymology
From Old French acompagner, "to associate with," built from compaing, "companion" — ultimately from Latin words meaning "one who shares bread" (com- "together" + panis "bread").