B2verb2K

Accompany

UK /["/əˈkʌmpəni/","/əˈkʌmpəniz/","/əˈkʌmpənid/","/əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/"]/US /["/əˈkʌmpəni/","/əˈkʌmpəniz/","/əˈkʌmpənid/","/əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to travel or go somewhere with somebody/something

In simple words: to go or be with someone

Examples

  • I will accompany you to the concert this weekend.
  • Can you accompany me on this journey?
  • She decided to accompany her friend to the doctor’s appointment.
  • The piano will accompany the singer during the performance.
  • It's common for children to accompany their parents on grocery trips.

Usage notes

Used when one person goes along with another. Common in formal contexts, such as in professional settings or when talking about music. Not typically used in casual conversations about friends.

Grammar pattern

accompany + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'a company'—imagine someone going to a company event with a friend.

Collocations

  • accompany someone
  • accompany on a journey
  • accompany a song
  • accompany with
  • accompanying documents

Synonyms

  • escort
  • associate
  • join
  • partner
  • companion

Antonyms

  • leave
  • abandon
  • depart

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'accomplice' which means someone who helps in a crime.
  • Using 'accompanied' without an object when it needs one.
  • Saying 'accompany with' instead of just 'accompany'.