accompanied

word · lemma: accompany

/əˈkəmpənid/
/ɐkˈʌmpənɪd/

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.

basic

The meal was accompanied by a glass of red wine.

basic

He accompanied the singer on the piano.

basic

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.

natural

Each dish was accompanied by a little card explaining where the ingredients came from.

natural