accompany
UK: əˈkʌmpəni | US: əˈkʌmpəni
vt. to go or be with someone as a companion
vt. to play a musical instrument supporting a singer or another instrument
vt. to supplement or complement something
accompany = ac<to, toward> + company<group, fellowship>
- ac (from Latin ad-, meaning "to, toward")
- company (from Latin companionem, meaning "one who eats bread with another," derived from com- "with" + panis "bread")
Etymology Origin:
The word "accompany" originated in Late Middle English, borrowed from Old French acompaignier, which combined the prefix a- (from Latin ad-) and compaignier ("to associate with"). The core idea revolves around joining or being with others, reflecting its Latin roots in communal activities like sharing bread (panis). Over time, it expanded to include musical and supplementary contexts.
She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.
The pianist will accompany the violinist during the performance.
A detailed map accompanies the travel guide.
Thunder often accompanies heavy rain.
He prefers to accompany his speeches with visual aids.