Synonyms of accompany

accompany

verb

ə-ˈkəmp-nē 

1

as in to escort

to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship

children using the pool must be accompanied by a parent at all times

Synonyms & Similar Words

• escort
• attend
• see
• bring
• companion
• guide
• walk
• company
• protect
• follow
• chaperone
• convoy
• lead
• steer
• defend
• squire
• usher
• guard
• tag
• associate
• conduct
• pilot
• team (up)
• consort
• hang (around)
• tail
• pal (around)
• tag along
• hover (over)
• shadow

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abandon
• ditch
• dump
• forsake
• desert

2

as in to coincide

to occur or exist at the same time

a general feeling of weariness often accompanies a cold

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coincide
• happen
• coexist
• synchronize
• attend
• concur
• co-occur
• transpire
• chance
• hap

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• precede
• follow
• predate
• succeed
• antedate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accompany

Alan Hausman, a lay leader in the congregation who has long worked in public safety, accompanied Myers throughout that week. — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

After warming up and engaging in team installs, wide receiver Rashee Rice and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed left practice accompanied by athletic trainer David Glover. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

These reforms have been accompanied by a massive increase in military funding and the building up of local defense industrial infrastructure, aiming to wean Saudi Arabia off its reliance on arms imports. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026

Despite a bribe that accompanied the request, Testerman refused. — Elijah Tanall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026