accompany (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈkʌmpəni/
Definition
To go somewhere with someone as a companion, escort, or guide.
Examples
She asked her friend to accompany her to the party.
The police officer will accompany the witness to the courthouse.
He decided to accompany his parents on their trip abroad.
How to Use accompany
- accompany someone to (prepositional phrase)
- To go with someone to a specific place or event. — "She asked her brother to accompany her to the interview."
- accompany someone on (prepositional phrase)
- To go with someone while they are doing something or going somewhere. — "He will accompany his team on the business trip."
- accompany the (collocation)
- To provide musical support for a performer or instrument. — "The pianist will accompany the singer."
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