Pronunciation

/əˈkʌmpæni/

Definitions

Noun

• A noun in this context refers to the act of being with someone, usually providing support or entertainment: “The children were accompanied by their parents on the trip.”
• In a figurative sense, it can mean a person who accompanies another: “The musician accompanied the singer on the piano.”

Verb

• As a verb, “accompany” means to go with or be with someone or something, often providing accompaniment (music, for instance): “She accompanied her friend to the concert.”
• It can also refer to assisting or supporting someone: “The nurse accompanied the patient during the medical procedure.”

Adjective

• Occasionally, “accompanying” is used as an adjective to describe something that goes along with or supports another: “The accompanying sheet music was difficult to read.”

Phrases

• “Accompany someone” means to go with or be present for another person: “He always accompanies his daughter to her ballet lessons.”
• “An accompanying report” refers to a document or piece that comes along with something else, like a research paper and its findings.
• “Accompanied by music” indicates that there is musical accompaniment for a performance or event.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The children were accompanied by their parents on the hike.”
• Verb: “The pianist accompanied the violinist’s solo beautifully.”
• Adjective: “The book includes an accompanying CD with audio examples.”

Synonyms

• Chaperone
• Escort
• Attend
• Support
• Accompanize
• Follow
• Keep company
• Companionship

Antonyms

• Leave behind
• Desert
• Separate
• Dismiss