TOEFL Vocabulary | accompany

Accompany(verb) - Definition and TOEFL Usage:

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

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)

• accompanying (adjective)

Synonyms:

• escort

• attend

• go with

• join

• supplement

Learning Through Stories

Tom the kitten was scared to explore the garden alone. One day, Max, a kind dog, offered to accompany him. Together, they walked past flowers and trees. Tom felt brave with Max by his side. They watched butterflies flutter and birds sing. Tom learned that with a friend, adventures are less scary and more fun.

Little Sarah wanted to visit the library, but she didn't want to go alone. Her big brother, Ben, promised to accompany her. Holding hands, they strolled through the sunny park to the library. Inside, they discovered shelves filled with colorful books. Sarah picked out stories about space and dinosaurs, and Ben helped her read the titles. They spent a cozy afternoon reading together, surrounded by the magic of books.

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