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- pronunciation:
kuhm
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- 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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. |
| related words: |
guide, supplement |
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| derivations: |
accompanied (adj.), accompanied (adv.) |
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