B2 adjective Neutral

accompany

/əˈkʌm.pə.ni/

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

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1

She 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.

2

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.

3

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

Nomen
accompaniment
Verb
accompany
Adjektiv
accompanying
Verwandt
陪伴 (accompanist)
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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

1

She asked her friend to accompany her to the cinema so she wouldn't have to go alone.

everyday

She asked her friend to go with her to the movie theater so she wouldn't have to go alone.

2

All children under the age of twelve must be accompanied by a legal guardian at the event.

formal

All children under twelve must have a legal guardian with them at the event.

3

Hey, do you mind if I accompany you on your walk to the station?

informal

Hey, do you mind if I walk with you to the station?

4

The primary data in the research paper is accompanied by several appendices and statistical tables.

academic

The main data in the research paper is supported by several extra documents and tables.

5

The signed contract should be accompanied by a proof of identification for processing.

business

The signed contract must be sent along with an ID for processing.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
accompaniment
Verb
accompany
Adjektiv
accompanying
Verwandt
陪伴 (accompanist)

Häufige Kollokationen

be accompanied by to have something else occurring with it
accompany someone to to go with someone to a specific location
accompany on the piano to play piano for a solo performer
closely accompany to go with someone or something very near or at the same time
the accompanying documentation the documents that are sent with a main file

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

accompany vs attend

'Attend' means to be present at an event (like a meeting), whereas 'accompany' means to go with a person.

accompany vs company

'Company' is a noun referring to a business or the state of being with others; 'accompany' is the action of going with them.

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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.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often mistakenly say 'accompany with someone.' Correct usage is 'accompany someone' (no preposition) or 'be accompanied BY someone.'

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'COMPANY.' If you want to give someone your company, you 'ACCOMPANY' them.

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Wortherkunft

From the Old French word 'accompagner,' derived from 'compagnon' (companion).

Grammatikmuster

Transitive verb (needs a direct object). Often used in the passive: [subject] + be + accompanied + by + [agent]. Past tense and past participle: accompanied.
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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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