accompany

 

 

accompany

 

Accompany

 

Part of Speech:

Verb

 

Phonetic Pronunciation:

/əˈkʌm.pə.ni/

 

Definition:

Accompany means to go along with someone as a companion or to be present or occur at the same time as something else. It implies joining someone or something in order to provide assistance, support, or as a complement.

 

Etymology:

The word accompany originates from the Middle French 'accompagner,' meaning 'to be a companion to,' which itself is derived from the Old French word 'compagnon,' meaning 'companion.' The root of the word can be traced back to the Late Latin 'companio,' where 'com-' means 'together with' and 'panis' means 'bread,' signifying someone you share bread with.

 

Synonyms:

1. Escort
2. Attend
3. Follow
4. Join
5. Go with
6. Escort

Antonyms:

1. Lead
2. Abandon
3. Leave
4. Precede
5. Disregard
6. Ignore

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Contextually Relevant Example Sentences

1. She agreed to accompany him to the event.
   그녀는 그와 함께 그 행사에 참석하기로 동의했다.
2. Music can accompany a movie to enhance the experience.
   음악은 영화와 함께 할 수 있어 경험을 향상시킬 수 있다.
3. The nurse will accompany the patient to the examination room.
   간호사는 환자를 진료실까지 동반할 것이다.
4. Traditions often accompany cultural celebrations.
   전통은 종종 문화적 축하 행사를 동반한다.
5. He offered to accompany her on the walk home.
   그는 그녀가 집에 가는 길을 함께 걸어가는 것을 제안했다.
6. A sense of anxiety can sometimes accompany major life changes.
   때때로 불안감은 주요한 인생 변화를 동반할 수 있다.
7. To accompany the meal, she selected a fine wine.
   식사를 동반하기 위해, 그녀는 고급 와인을 선택했다.
8. The guide will accompany tourists through the historic district.
   가이드는 관광객들을 역사 지구를 통해 동행할 것이다.
9. Symptoms that accompany the illness can vary.
   그 질병을 동반하는 증상은 다양할 수 있다.
10. The violinist will accompany the singer during the performance.
    바이올리니스트는 공연 중에 가수를 동반할 것이다.

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Multimedia Resources

• HowToPronounce.com - Accompany
• YouGlish.com - Accompany
• TED Talk - The Power of Time Off by Stefan Sagmeister
• YouTube - A Teen Just Trying to Figure It Out by Tavi Gevinson