accompanied
Americanadjective
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having another person along; acting or done with someone as company.
The youngest of the accompanied children on that voyage, a 5-year-old boy named Gid, was my great-grandfather.
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Music. performing or performed with one or more instruments providing background and support.
The 25 singers perform mostly a cappella, with the concluding anthem being the only accompanied piece on the album.
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being or existing together with something else (often used in combination).
The company's haulage fleet includes a forklift-accompanied trailer for more efficient and trouble-free deliveries.
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of accompanied
First recorded in 1605–15, for an earlier sense; accompany ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; accompany ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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Kairi’s scenes are often accompanied by the powerful score from composer Yoko Shimomura, amplifying the emotion that has driven the games’ fanbase for more than two decades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Some threw flowers onto the hearse carrying her coffin, which was draped in the Welsh flag and accompanied by a framed photograph of the singer.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
The breakout above the July highs has been accompanied by decisive buying pressure, with the subsequent momentum suggesting that the bulls are in control, Weston says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The seven-sided abode features an interior court, private balconies, a catering-style kitchen with light gray cabinets and a dining nook, and a living room accompanied by glass walls and light-wood floors.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
If there is one melodic line accompanied only by rhythm, or drones, or only by chords, there is no counterpoint.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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