Accompany(verb) - Definition and TOEFL Usage:

ac·com·pa·ny (əˈkʌmpəni) v. [ac·com·pa·nied, ac·com·pa·ny·ing]

1. [transitive verb]

   To go with someone or something as a companion or associate

   "The nurse accompanied the patient to the examination room."

   To perform a musical accompaniment for

   "The pianist accompanied the singer during the performance."

2. [transitive verb] To occur or exist along with "Fever often accompanies the flu."

   To supplement or complement "A detailed manual accompanies the software."

Usage Notes:

• Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
• Often followed by "by" or "with"
• Common in music-related contexts

Origin: From Old French 'accompagnier', from 'a-' (to) + 'compaign' (companion) First known use: 14th century

Example

• She asked me to accompany her to the company event.
• The main dish is often accompanied by a side of vegetables or salad.
• A parent must accompany children under the age of 12 to the movie theater.
• The violinist was accompanied by a pianist during the concert.
• Every application must be accompanied by a personal statement.

Related TOEFL Vocabulary:

• accompaniment (noun)
• accompanied (adjective)