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Definition of accompany

accompany

/əˈkʌm.pə.ni/
ac · com · pa · ny
Adjective:accompanying
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Past Simple:accompanied
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Past Participle:accompanied
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Present Participle:accompanying
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accompany Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort.

Example

"Children under the age of twelve must be accompanied by an adult to enter the museum."

2

To be present or occur at the same time as something else, often as a natural supplement or consequence.

Example

"Strong winds and heavy rain often accompany coastal thunderstorms in late summer."

3

To play a musical instrument as a supporting background for a singer or soloist.

Example

"The pianist agreed to accompany the choir during their winter concert."

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• Rhymes for accompany

• Nearby Words

accommodator
accompaniment
accompanist
accompany
accomplice
accomplish
accomplishable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French accompagner ('to associate with'), derived from compaignon ('companion'), ultimately from Late Latin companio, literally meaning 'one who shares bread' (from com- 'together' and panis 'bread').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Accompany. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/accompany
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