accompany

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To go somewhere together with someone.

   My siblings accompany me whenever I tour.

2. 2
   verb

   To happen or exist at the same time as something else.

   Strong winds accompanied the heavy rain.

3. 3
   verb

   To play music that supports a singer or another musician.

   She accompanied the singer on the piano.

* 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.

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