accompany · verb T /əˈkʌm.pə.ni/
accompany (GO WITH)
B1 to go somewhere with someone
Dictionary examples:
We accompanied her back to her hotel.
Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Learner example:
I asked my cousin to accompany me because she knew the way to the temple. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Chinese)
accompany (HAPPEN TOGETHER)
B1 often passive to happen or exist at the same time as something else
Dictionary examples:
The course books are accompanied by four CDs.
The salmon was accompanied by a fresh green salad.
Learner example:
The weather was very hot and a shining sun accompanied us during our trip. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Italian)
accompany (MUSIC)
C2 to play music to support someone else who is playing or singing
Dictionary example:
He accompanied me on the piano.
Learner example:
Last year, for instance, the concert became a recital: two singers performed Lieder by Schubert accompanied by the piano and by the sweet sound of Arimany's golden flute. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Catalan)
