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Britannica Dictionary definition of ACCOMPANY
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to go somewhere with (someone)
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to be a companion for (someone)
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She will accompany me to the store.
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Ten adults accompanied the class on their field trip.
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Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult to see this movie.
2
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to go together with (something)
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to be included with (something)
— often used as (be) accompanied
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A delicious sauce accompanied the grilled fish.
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The text is accompanied by over 100 photographs and charts.
b
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to happen or occur at the same time as or along with (something)
— usually used as (be) accompanied
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Low rates of unemployment are often accompanied by high inflation.
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The thunderstorm was accompanied by high winds.
3
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to play music with (someone who is singing or playing the main tune)
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to perform an accompaniment for (someone)
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He will be accompanying her on the piano.
— accompanying
adjective-
Call the phone number in the accompanying booklet for further information.
