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accompany

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /əˈkʌmpəni/

Forms: accompanies, accompanied

accompany means: To go somewhere with someone, or to be present together with something else.

verb

GO WITHB2

To go somewhere with someone, or to be present together with something else.

  • Will you accompany me home?
  • A short letter accompanied the package.
  • The fever was accompanied by a headache.

How to use it: accompany someone to somewhere (My sister accompanied me to the clinic.); be accompanied by something (The report was accompanied by several photographs.)

Similar words: go with, come with

Common phrases: accompany someone home, accompany a report, accompany a meal, accompany a friend

PLAY ALONGB2

To play music while someone else sings or plays the main musical part.

  • Can you accompany me on guitar?
  • A pianist accompanied the choir.
  • She accompanies her brother whenever he sings.

How to use it: accompany someone on an instrument (Tom accompanied the singer on the piano.)

Similar words: back

Common phrases: accompany a singer, accompany on piano, accompany on guitar

Questions about accompany

What does accompany mean?

To go somewhere with someone, or to be present together with something else.

What is accompany in other languages?

Türkçe: eşlik etmek · Español: acompañar · Français: accompagner · Deutsch: begleiten · Italiano: accompagnare · 日本語: 同行する

How do you pronounce accompany?

It is pronounced /əˈkʌmpəni/.

How do you use accompany in a sentence?

Will you accompany me home? A short letter accompanied the package.

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