Cool MateAccompany vs Take them out
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Accompany
Top 2,000 (common)B2verb
Take them out
Top 2,000 (common)
| Accompany | Take them out | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/əˈkʌmpəni/","/əˈkʌmpəniz/","/əˈkʌmpənid/","/əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈkʌmpəni/","/əˈkʌmpəniz/","/əˈkʌmpənid/","/əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //teɪk ðɛm aʊt//🇺🇸 //teɪk ðɛm aʊt// |
| Meaning | to go or be with someone | To remove or bring someone out for a purpose. |
| Example | I will accompany you to the concert this weekend. | I plan to take them out for dinner this weekend. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | accompany someone, accompany on a journey, accompany a song, accompany with, accompanying documents | take someone out, take something out, take them out for a meal |
| 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'. | Confusing with 'take out' when referring to food only., Using incorrect pronouns, such as 'take he out' instead of 'take him out'. |
| 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. | Typically used when discussing going out with friends or removing items. Avoid in very formal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Accompany vs Take them out
What's the difference between Accompany and Take them out?
Accompany: to go or be with someone Take them out: To remove or bring someone out for a purpose.
Can you show an example of each?
Accompany: I will accompany you to the concert this weekend. Take them out: I plan to take them out for dinner this weekend.
Can I use Accompany and Take them out interchangeably?
Not always. Accompany and Take them out are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.