accompany

Universal Words verb (accompanies, accompanying, accompanied, accompanied) [VN] 1 (formal) to travel or go somewhere with sb: His wife accompanied him on the trip. * I must ask you to accompany me to the police station. * Warships will accompany the convoy. 2 to happen or appear with sth else: strong winds accompanied by heavy rain * Each pack contains a book and accompanying cassette. * Shouts of protest accompanied this announcement. * The text is accompanied by a series of stunning photographs. 3 ~ sb (at / on sth) to play a musical instrument, especially a piano, while sb else sings or plays the main tune: The singer was accompanied on the piano by her sister.