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- Dictionaryaccompanying/əˈkʌmp(ə)nɪɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. provided or occurring at the same time as something else: "the accompanying documentation"
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accompanying. adjective. uk / əˈkʌm.pə.ni.ɪŋ / us / əˈkʌm.pə.ni.ɪŋ / Add to word list. appearing or going with someone or something else: Front-page stories broke the news of the star leaving, and accompanying photographs showed her getting on the plane. Children under twelve require an accompanying parent or guardian to see this movie.
adjective. ac· com· pa· ny· ing ə-ˈkəmp-nē-iŋ. -ˈkämp-; -ˈkəm-pə-, -ˈkäm- Synonyms of accompanying. : existing or occurring in association with or as a byproduct of something else. In addition to what's on the walls, the accompanying catalog features essays by young black writers … Greg Tate.
ACCOMPANY definition: 1. to go with someone or to be provided or exist at the same time as something: 2. to show someone…. Learn more.
1. : to go with as an associate or companion. She accompanied me to the store. 2. : to perform an accompaniment to or for. He will be accompanying her on the piano. 3. a. : to cause to be in association. accompanied their advice with a warning. b. : to be in association with. the pictures that accompany the text. intransitive verb.
Someone or something that goes along with something else is accompanying. You might send an email with an accompanying photograph of your new puppy, for example. Accompanying is related to company or companion.
1. provided at the same time as something else as an extra or addition; supplementary. The legislation and accompanying 'guidelines' are worded in such a way that many are denied help. Perhaps the accompanying illustration will explain the mystery.
Definition of accompany verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. To be or go with, especially as a companion. 2. To provide with an addition; supplement: a dish that is best accompanied with a robust wine. 3. To exist or occur at the same time as: dark clouds that were accompanied by rain. 4. Music To perform an accompaniment to. v.intr. Music To play an accompaniment.
To accompany is to go along as an associate on equal terms: to accompany a friend on a shopping trip. attend implies going along with, usually to render service or perform duties: to attend one's employer on a business trip.
The verb accompany means to keep someone company, or to be their companion on a trip or journey. In a musical sense, accompany means to play background music for the lead singer or soloist. If you want your friend to keep you company on your way to the store, you could ask her to accompany you on the walk.
