Accompany (Verb)
Meaning 1
Go or travel along with; "The nurse accompanied the old lady everywhere".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The tour guide accompanied us throughout the city, explaining its history and culture.
- She will accompany her husband on his business trip to Europe next month.
- The musician's band accompanied her on stage during the concert.
- A police officer accompanied the suspect to the courthouse.
- The host accompanied the guests on a tour of his mansion.
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Meaning 2
Be a companion to somebody.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- She asked her sister to accompany her to the party so she wouldn't feel alone.
- His brother did not want to accompany him to the doctor, but was persuaded by their parents.
- On the long road trip, her husband accompanied her and made the journey more enjoyable.
- The babysitter was happy to accompany the children to the local fair for the evening.
- Her close friend offered to accompany her during the difficult time of her divorce.
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Meaning 3
Be present or associated with an event or entity; "French fries come with the hamburger"; "heart attacks are accompanied by distruction of heart tissue"; "fish usually goes with white wine"; "this kind of vein accompanies certain arteries".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- High cholesterol often accompanies high blood pressure in patients with heart disease.
- Emotional distress usually accompanies a diagnosis of a terminal illness.
- The scenic views of the ocean accompany every room in this luxury hotel.
- Financial struggles often accompany students who pursue higher education.
- Numbness in the fingers usually accompanies injuries that damage nerve tissue.
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Meaning 4
Perform an accompaniment to; "The orchestra could barely follow the frequent pitch changes of the soprano".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- A grand piano will accompany the famous violinist during the classical music concert.
- The choir will accompany the soloist in the choral rendition of the hymn.
- The guitarist struggled to accompany the complex melody sung by the lead vocalist.
- The jazz band will accompany the guest singer during her solo performances.
- A live string section will accompany the choir in the grand finale of the musical.