accompany
/əˈkʌm.pə.ni/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: accompanies
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To go with or attend as a companion or associate; to keep company with; to go along with.
Verb
Examples
Geoffrey accompanied the group on their pilgrimage.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To supplement with; add to.
Verb
Examples
He was thinking; but the glory of the song, the swell from the great organ, the clustered lights, […], the height and vastness of this noble fane, its antiquity and its strength—all these things seemed to have their part as causes of the thrilling emotion that accompanied his thoughts.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “accompany” mean?
To go with or attend as a companion or associate; to keep company with; to go along with.
Is “accompany” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.