Accompanied

/əˈkʌm.pə.neɪ.d/

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Definitions

1

To go or travel with someone or something.

/əˈkʌm.pə.neɪ.d/

verbneutralIntermediate
General

To go or travel with

The prince was accompanied by his guards.

💡 Simply: To go with or travel with someone

More Examples

2

She was not accompanied by any luggage.

How It's Used

Literary

"She was accompanied by her sister to the ball."

Travel

"The tour group was accompanied by a local guide."

Synonyms & Antonyms

Antonyms

Idioms & expressions

accompanied by music

Having music with or as part of an event or activity.

"The wedding ceremony was accompanied by music from the orchestra."

The word 'accompanied' comes from the Middle French 'acompagner,' which dates back to the 15th century. It is derived from the prefix 'ac-' (with) and the verb 'companier' (to be a companion).

In Shakespeare's plays, characters would often be described as 'accompanied by' certain individuals, emphasizing the idea of traveling or joining with others.

Memory tip

Think of the company in the word, which implies traveling with others.

Word Origin

LanguageMiddle French
Original meaning

"Derived from 'ac-' (with) and 'companier' (to be a companion), signifying going with or traveling with someone."

accompanied by musicaccompanied by a light breeze

Common misspellings

accompanyeracompaniedacompain

Usage

85%Spoken
75%Written