Skip to main content
to accompany

to accompany

145 3.8
To be present at the same time as something else
  • verb
  • /əˈkʌmpəni/
translation icon : 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.

Autoplay Next

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 go with
vsto accompany
171 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 come with
vsto accompany
164 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 companion
vsto accompany
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
145 3.8
to coincide
80 4.4
to coexist
49 4.2
separate
829 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.