accompany
word
/əˈkəmpəni/
uh-KUHM-puh-nee
/ɐkˈʌmpəni/
uh-KUHM-puh-nee
Definition
To go somewhere with someone as a companion or to be present with something. It can also mean to provide music for a singer or performer.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or neutral. Often used for going with someone ('accompany someone to a place'). In music, means playing an instrument to support another performer. Not usually used for inanimate objects accompanying people.
Spanish: acompañarPortuguese (BR): acompanharPortuguese (PT): acompanharChinese (Simplified): 陪伴 - 陪同Chinese (Traditional): 陪伴 - 陪同Hindi: साथ देना - संगत करनाArabic: يرافقBengali: সঙ্গ দেওয়া - সঙ্গে যাওয়া - সহগমন করাRussian: сопровождатьJapanese: 付き添う - 一緒に行く - 伴奏するVietnamese: đồng hành - đi cùng - đệm nhạcKorean: 동반하다 - 함께 가다 - 반주하다Turkish: eşlik etmek - refakat etmekUrdu: ساتھ جانا - ہمراہی کرنا - ہم آواز ہونا (موسیقی)Indonesian: menemani - mengiringi
Example Sentences
I will accompany you to the doctor.
basic
Children should be accompanied by an adult.
basic
She accompanied her friend to the airport.
basic
I'll accompany you if you don't want to go alone.
natural
Rain often accompanied the cold winds in winter.
natural
She played the piano to accompany the singer.
natural