accompany
/əˈkʌmpəni/to go somewhere with someone
Can you accompany me to the doctor's office?
Will you go with me to the doctor's office?
Often used when one person is providing support or assistance to another.
to be present with something else
The music will accompany the dance performance.
The music will be present during the dance performance.
Can refer to sounds, actions, or events that occur simultaneously.
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💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'accompany' when referring to going somewhere with someone or something being present with another thing.
⚡Gold Rule
Subject-Verb Agreement
The verb 'accompany' is usually followed by a person or thing that is being accompanied.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'acompanyen', from Old French 'acompagner', from 'a-' (to) + 'compagner' (to accompany), from Latin 'companio' (companion).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used in both literal and figurative senses. Often implies a supportive or complementary role.