Word
accompany
Phoneticsac·com·pa·ny, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈkəmpəni/
UK/ɐkˈʌmpəni/
Definitions
01to go with someone
B1 · Intermediate
v. to go somewhere with someone as a companion.
v. to go with or attend as a companion or associate. Transitive; requires a direct object.
日本語:ついていく※
Español:acompañar
“Children under the age of twelve must be accompanied by an adult.”
“The diplomat was accompanied by a small team of advisors during the high-level negotiations in Brussels.”
02to happen at the same time
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
v. to happen or exist at the same time as something else.
v. to occur in association with something else; to coexist or be found at the same time.
日本語:伴う※
“The fever was accompanied by a bad cough and a headache.”
“The rapid economic growth was accompanied by a significant increase in urban migration and infrastructure demand.”
Synonyms
03to play music for someone
B2 · Upper Intermediate Music
v. to play a musical instrument while someone else sings or plays the main part.
v. to perform an accompanying part or parts in a musical composition, providing harmonic or rhythmic support to a soloist.
日本語:伴奏する※
“The famous singer was accompanied on the piano by her sister.”
“The professor agreed to accompany the student on the harpsichord for his final recital performance.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “accompany” in context.
Verb
01. accompany a guest
“Security guards must accompany a guest at all times while they are in the laboratory.”
verb + noun
02. accompany on the piano
“She asked her brother to accompany her on the piano during the recital.”
verb + prep + noun
03. accompany with a document
“Please accompany your application with a document proving your residency.”
verb + prep + noun
Adverb
04. frequently accompany
“High fever and chills frequently accompany this type of viral infection.”
adv + verb
05. personally accompany
“The manager will personally accompany you to your room to ensure everything is perfect.”
adv + verb
Real-World Examples
“The Reuters news agency, citing The New York Times, reported that Rideout was travelling to the US accompanied by FBI officials.” “Young people, adults and older residents packed donations, accompanied victims’ families and supported those still working among the rubble.” Etymology
* 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.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0