accompanied
word · lemma: accompany
Definition
Went somewhere with someone as a companion or escort, or occurred together with something else. Can describe a person going along with another, or one thing happening alongside another.
Usage & Nuances
More formal than 'went with' or 'came with.' Common collocations: 'accompanied by' (passive, very frequent), 'accompanied her to the hospital.' In music, 'accompany' means to play a supporting instrument. The adjective 'unaccompanied' means alone. Common mistake: writing 'accompagnied' — there's no 'g.'
Example Sentences
She accompanied her mother to the doctor's appointment.
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The meal was accompanied by a glass of red wine.
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He accompanied the singer on the piano.
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The announcement was accompanied by a wave of protests across the country.
natural
I accompanied him to the airport because he gets anxious traveling alone.
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Each dish was accompanied by a little card explaining where the ingredients came from.
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