accompany

6 definitions • 9 examples

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.

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

Students cannot leave the building during class hours unless they are accompanied by an adult.

In music, to accompany is to play an instrument in support of someone who is playing an instrument or singing.