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ac·com·pa·ny

accompany

 
 
pronunciation:
kuhm p ni
features:
Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: accompanies, accompanying, accompanied
definition 1: to go along with or come with (someone or something)
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
definition 2: happen at the same time or in the same place as.
If a cough accompanies the fever, you might have the flu.Thunderstorms are always accompanied by lightning.Coffee often accompanies dessert in the American way of dining.
synonyms:
attend
similar words:
coexist, follow
definition 3: to play or sing music with (another) as a supporting part of that person or group's performance.
She sang while her mother accompanied her on the piano.
 
synonyms:
assist, comp
definition 4: to put (something) together with another thing to enhance it or support it.
They accompanied their singing with their tambourines.She accompanied the dinner with a fine wine.
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derivations: accompanied (adj.), accompanied (adv.)
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