English

accompany

əˈkʌmpəni, ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni, ə.ˈkʌmp.ni, əˈkʌm.pə.ni
Meaning: to go with someone or to exist at the same time as something
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni, ə.ˈkʌmp.ni, əˈkʌm.pə.ni

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base accompany
3rd person singular present accompanies
Present participle accompanying
Past accompanied
Will future will accompany
Going-to future going to accompany
Imperative negative don't accompany / do not accompany

Example

Children must be accompanied by an adult to enter the park.
Children must be accompanied by an adult to enter the park.

Usage Notes

Formal word used when someone goes somewhere with another person, often for protection or as an escort.

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