accompany

CEFRC1

/əˈkʌm.pə.ni/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To go somewhere with someone or happen at the same time.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To perform an accompanying part or parts in a composition.

Examples

  • He suggested that I accompany him to the party.

  • May I accompany you to the airport?

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /əˈkʌmp.ni/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To supplement with; add to.

  2. To go with or attend as a companion or associate; to keep company with; to go along with.

  3. To perform an accompanying part next to (another instrument or musician).

More examples

In context

  • May we accompany you on your walk?

  • Geoffrey accompanied the group on their pilgrimage.

  • I will accompany her on the oboe.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

* First attested in early 15th century. From Middle English accompanien, from Old French acompagner (“to associate with”), from compaing (“companion”), nominative singular of compaignon (“companion”). See company.