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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The earnings growth was accompanied by a 400-million-euro share buyback, equivalent to $461.7 million.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Joe Biden's 2023 visit to Ukraine was also shrouded in strict secrecy during a long journey by plane and train, though he was accompanied by a reporter and photographer.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
From the moment Kinahan entered the dock, until he was led out 13 minutes later, almost everyone was looking towards him - and the proceedings were accompanied by constant typing from the press benches.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Visitors must be at least 6 years old, with those under 14 accompanied by an adult.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
It was on about our fifth stroll past the doorway of the Philadelphia train depot when Mrs. Maroney finally stepped out, accompanied by a porter toting her baggage.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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