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to accompany

to accompany

127 3.8
To be present at the same time as something else
  • verb
  • /əˈkʌmpəni/
: acompañar
  • Was Miss Haynes accompanied by anyone last night?
  • often accompany
  • usually accompany
  • accompanied by images

And, you know, it's usually accompanied by some upfront fee.

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Examples

  • Please know that we accompany you in your grief.

  • That's stress that also accompanies physical problems.

  • One article in each issue is accompanied by a set of questions and answers.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Awareness is empty unless it's accompanied by real changes in behavior.

  • Those symptoms came on rather suddenly and were reportedly accompanied by strange sounds.

  • However, the statements issuing from Washington were not accompanied by any concrete actions.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The rigorous new demands on language students have not been accompanied by corresponding results.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Similarly, one would expect pro-poor growth to be accompanied by a marked decrease in income inequality.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Your byline accompanies an article criticizing the principal's disciplinary methods.

  • The documentary was fascinating and was accompanied by insightful commentary from experts.

Synonyms

to come with
vsto accompany
∞ 1.3

A thing included with a product as a usual extra, for example a charger with a phone

is broader and means existing together rather than being an included part
to go with
vsto accompany
∞ 2.2

To be present at the same time as something

is identical in meaning and occurrence to the other phrase
to attach to
vsto accompany
169 2.7

To be connected with a person, thing, or event

means existing together in time rather than being specifically associated
to companion
vsto accompany
1 4.8

To be with someone to keep them company and help them

describes mere simultaneous presence rather than a person offering company or support

Antonyms

1 7.4

Separate things that are attached to each other

How Associated

to accompany
127 3.8
to co-occur
1 6.3
to coincide
85 4.4
to coexist
37 4.2
separate
844 2.1

Surface Forms

accompany infinitive
accompanied past participle
accompanying present participle
accompanies third person singular

Morphology

accompany = company (transparent) = ac + company

The sense 'occur together with' is a straightforward extension of 'being in company' (togetherness), so learners can infer it from 'company'.

Etymology

Accompany comes from old parts com- 'with' and panis 'bread', so it originally meant to be 'with' someone. That's why accompany can also mean to happen or be present at the same time as something else — one thing comes 'with' another.