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ac·com·pa·ny
 accompany
- pronunciation:
kuhm
p
ni
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
accompanied, accompanies, accompanying |
| definition 1: |
to go along with (someone or something); join with.
The boss accompanied the new employee to her workstation.A teacher's manual accompanies the textbook.
- synonyms:
- attend, escort
- similar words:
- chaperon, consort, convoy, esquire, follow, squire, usher, walk
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| definition 2: |
to be connected or associated with in space or time.
Thunderstorms are always accompanied by lightning.- synonyms:
- attend
- similar words:
- coexist, follow
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| definition 3: |
to play or sing music as part of the performance of another.
She sang while her mother accompanied her on the piano.
- synonyms:
- assist, comp
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| related words: |
guide, supplement |
| derivations: |
accompanied (adj.), accompanied (adv.) |
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