to go along or in company with; join in action

to accompany a friend on a walk.

to be or exist in association or company with

Thunder accompanies lightning.

to put in company with; cause to be or go along; associate (usually fol. by with )

He accompanied his speech with gestures.

Music . to play or sing an accompaniment to or for.

to provide the musical accompaniment.

verb

abandon , desert , leave , withdraw

verb

associate with , attend , chaperon , come along , conduct , consort , convoy , date , dog * , draft * , drag * , escort , follow , go along , guard , guide , hang around with , hang out * , keep company , lead , look after , shadow , shlep along , show about , show around , spook , squire , stick to , string along * , tag along , tailgate , take out , usher , add , appear with , append , be connected , belong to , characterize , coexist , coincide with , come with , complete , co-occur , go together , happen with , join with , occur with , supplement , take place with , companion , company , assist , associate , convey