verb, -nied, -ny⋅ing.| 1. | to go along or in company with; join in action: to accompany a friend on a walk. |
| 2. | to be or exist in association or company with: Thunder accompanies lightning. |
| 3. | to put in company with; cause to be or go along; associate (usually fol. by with): He accompanied his speech with gestures. |
| 4. | Music. to play or sing an accompaniment to or for. |
| 5. | to provide the musical accompaniment. |