accompanied

5 definitions • 8 examples

past simple and past participle of

to go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time as something:

accompanied by The course books are accompanied by four CDs.

Depression is almost always accompanied by insomnia.

The salmon was accompanied by (= served with) a fresh green salad.

to show someone how to get to somewhere:

accompany someone to something Would you like me to accompany you to your room?

to go with someone to a social event or to an entertainment:

accompany someone to something "May I accompany you to the ball?" he asked her.

I have two tickets for the theatre on Saturday evening - would you like to accompany me?

to sing or play an instrument with another musician or singer:

accompany on Miss Jessop accompanied Mr Bentley on the piano.

Erin sang while I accompanied on the guitar.