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Accompanied: meaning, definitions and examples

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accompanied

 

[ əˈkʌmp(ə)niːd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

social gathering

To go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort, typically for social events or activities. It implies being in the company of someone for a specific purpose or to provide support.

Synonyms

accompany, escort, go along with

Examples of usage

  • She accompanied her friend to the party last night.
  • The president was accompanied by his security detail during the official visit.
  • The children were accompanied by their teacher on the field trip.
Context #2 | Verb

music performance

To perform music alongside someone or something. It can refer to instrumental accompaniment or singing in harmony with the main melody.

Synonyms

back up, harmonize, play along

Examples of usage

  • The pianist accompanied the singer during the concert.
  • The orchestra beautifully accompanied the solo violinist.

Translations

Translations of the word "accompanied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acompanhado

🇮🇳 साथ

🇩🇪 begleitet

🇮🇩 ditemani

🇺🇦 супроводжуваний

🇵🇱 towarzyszył

🇯🇵 同行した

🇫🇷 accompagné

🇪🇸 acompañado

🇹🇷 eşlik edilen

🇰🇷 동반된

🇸🇦 مصحوب

🇨🇿 doprovázený

🇸🇰 sprevádzaný

🇨🇳 陪同

🇸🇮 spremljan

🇮🇸 fylgt

🇰🇿 қоса жүру

🇬🇪 თანმხლები

🇦🇿 müşayiət olunan

🇲🇽 acompañado

Etymology

The word 'accompanied' originated from the Middle English word 'acompanien', which came from the Old French word 'acompaignier', meaning 'to be a companion'. The prefix 'ad-' means 'to' and 'companion' comes from the Latin 'companionem', meaning 'one who breaks bread with another'. The concept of accompanying someone has evolved over time to encompass various contexts, from social events to musical performances.

See also: accompaniment, accompany, accompanying, unaccompanied.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,983, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.