accompanied

/əˈkʌm.pə.nid/
verbIntermediate
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'
verb
English Dictionary