Accompany: meaning, definitions and examples
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accompany
[ əˈkʌmpəni ]
music
To perform a musical piece with another instrument or voice to enhance or support the main melody.
Synonyms
accompanying, back up, support
Examples of usage
- She will accompany the singer on the piano during the concert.
- The violinist will accompany the orchestra in the symphony performance.
travel
To go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I will accompany you to the train station.
- The bodyguard will accompany the celebrity to the event.
Translations
Translations of the word "accompany" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acompanhar
🇮🇳 साथ देना
🇩🇪 begleiten
🇮🇩 menemani
🇺🇦 супроводжувати
🇵🇱 towarzyszyć
🇯🇵 付き添う (つきそう)
🇫🇷 accompagner
🇪🇸 acompañar
🇹🇷 eşlik etmek
🇰🇷 동반하다 (동행하다)
🇸🇦 مرافقة
🇨🇿 doprovázet
🇸🇰 sprevádzať
🇨🇳 陪伴 (péi bàn)
🇸🇮 spremljati
🇮🇸 fylgja
🇰🇿 ілесу
🇬🇪 თანმხლები (tanmxleli)
🇦🇿 müşayiət etmək
🇲🇽 acompañar
Word origin
The word 'accompany' originated from the Middle English word 'acumpaignien' which came from the Old French word 'acompaignier', meaning 'to be a companion'. It first appeared in the English language in the 15th century. Over time, the meaning of 'accompany' evolved to include both musical and general companionship contexts.
See also: accompanied, accompaniment, accompanying, unaccompanied.