Definition of "accompany" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To go with or attend as a companion or associate; to keep company with; to go along with.

   • Geoffrey accompanied the group on their pilgrimage.

2. (transitive) To supplement with; add to.

3. (intransitive, music) To perform an accompanying part or parts in a composition.

4. (transitive, music) To perform an accompanying part next to (another instrument or musician).

   • The strings were accompanied by two woodwinds.
   • I will accompany her on the oboe.

5. (intransitive, obsolete) To associate in a company; to keep company.

6. (intransitive, obsolete) To cohabit (with).

7. (transitive, obsolete) To cohabit with; to coexist with; occur with.

8. To be found at the same time.

   • Thunder almost always accompanies lightning during a rain storm.