accompanied
/əˈkʌm.pə.nid/verb★Intermediate
general
to go or be with someone as a companion or escort
The bodyguard accompanied the celebrity everywhere.
The bodyguard went with the celebrity everywhere.
A piano accompanies the singer in the song.
A piano plays along with the singer in the song.
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Can be used for people or things that provide accompaniment.
Collocations
accompanied bywith the presence or addition of
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'accompanied by' to describe something that is present along with another thing.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'acompanyen', from Old French 'acompagner', from 'a-' (to) + 'compagnon' (companion).
📝Usage Notes
Often used with 'by' to indicate what or who is accompanying.
Word Breakdown
accompanied
past participle of 'accompany'
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