accompanied
/əˈkʌm.pə.nid/
to go or be with someone
She accompanied her friend to the concert.
She went with her friend to the concert.
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.
Can be used for people or things that provide accompaniment.
Collocations
accompanied bywith the presence or addition of
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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