accompanies
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //əˈkəmpəniz// UK //ɐkˈʌmpənɪz// ac·com·pa·nies
v. to go somewhere with someone or to happen at the same time as something else.
v. to go along with another as a companion; to occur in association with another event or situation.
A fever often accompanies a bad cold.
The singer's father usually accompanies her on tour to handle the logistics and provide support.
The legal document clearly states that a certified translation must accompany the original certificate if the applicant was born outside of the country.
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; in musical contexts, it often takes the preposition 'on' for the instrument used.
Pitfall
he accompanies with mehe accompanies meAccompany is a transitive verb and does not require the preposition 'with' before the object.