accompany
To go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort, or to exist or occur at the same time as something else. In a musical context, it refers to playing a supporting part or instrument for a soloist or group.
Beispiele
3 von 5She asked her friend to accompany her to the cinema so she wouldn't have to go alone.
She asked her friend to go with her to the movie theater so she wouldn't have to go alone.
All children under the age of twelve must be accompanied by a legal guardian at the event.
All children under twelve must have a legal guardian with them at the event.
Hey, do you mind if I accompany you on your walk to the station?
Hey, do you mind if I walk with you to the station?
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'COMPANY.' If you want to give someone your company, you 'ACCOMPANY' them.
Schnelles Quiz
The famous violinist was ______ on the piano by a world-class musician.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: accompanied
Beispiele
She asked her friend to accompany her to the cinema so she wouldn't have to go alone.
everydayShe asked her friend to go with her to the movie theater so she wouldn't have to go alone.
All children under the age of twelve must be accompanied by a legal guardian at the event.
formalAll children under twelve must have a legal guardian with them at the event.
Hey, do you mind if I accompany you on your walk to the station?
informalHey, do you mind if I walk with you to the station?
The primary data in the research paper is accompanied by several appendices and statistical tables.
academicThe main data in the research paper is supported by several extra documents and tables.
The signed contract should be accompanied by a proof of identification for processing.
businessThe signed contract must be sent along with an ID for processing.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
unaccompanied minor
a child traveling alone without an adult
accompany a song
to play background music for a singer
to keep company
to stay with someone so they are not alone
Wird oft verwechselt mit
'Attend' means to be present at an event (like a meeting), whereas 'accompany' means to go with a person.
'Company' is a noun referring to a business or the state of being with others; 'accompany' is the action of going with them.
Nutzungshinweise
The word is commonly used in the passive voice, particularly in formal instructions (e.g., 'must be accompanied by'). It is also a technical term in music for supporting performers.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often mistakenly say 'accompany with someone.' Correct usage is 'accompany someone' (no preposition) or 'be accompanied BY someone.'
Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'COMPANY.' If you want to give someone your company, you 'ACCOMPANY' them.
Wortherkunft
From the Old French word 'accompagner,' derived from 'compagnon' (companion).
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many Western cultures, it is considered polite for a host to accompany a guest to the door or their vehicle when they leave.
Schnelles Quiz
The famous violinist was ______ on the piano by a world-class musician.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: accompanied
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a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
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for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
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you
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