B2verb 2K

Accompany

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈkʌmpəni/","/əˈkʌmpəniz/","/əˈkʌmpənid/","/əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈkʌmpəni/","/əˈkʌmpəniz/","/əˈkʌmpənid/","/əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Accompany

to travel or go somewhere with somebody/something

In simple words: to go or be with someone

Accompany in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Accompany

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.

Related words

Collocations with Accompany

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

Synonyms for Accompany

• escort
• associate
• join
• partner
• companion

Opposites of Accompany

• leave
• abandon
• depart

Common mistakes with Accompany

• 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'.

Frequently asked questions about Accompany

What does Accompany mean?

to go or be with someone

What is the definition of Accompany?

to travel or go somewhere with somebody/something

How do you use Accompany in a sentence?

I will accompany you to the concert this weekend.

Can you give another example of Accompany?

Can you accompany me on this journey?

What are synonyms for Accompany?

Common alternatives include escort, associate, join, partner, companion.

What is the opposite of Accompany?

Opposite meanings include leave, abandon, depart.

What words go with Accompany?

It commonly pairs with accompany someone, accompany on a journey, accompany a song, accompany with, accompanying documents.

What are common mistakes when using Accompany?

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'.

How do you pronounce Accompany?

US: /["/əˈkʌmpəni/","/əˈkʌmpəniz/","/əˈkʌmpənid/","/əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈkʌmpəni/","/əˈkʌmpəniz/","/əˈkʌmpənid/","/əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Accompany?

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.

What CEFR level is Accompany?

"Accompany" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.