Basic Details
Word: Accompany
Part of Speech: Verb
Meaning: To go somewhere with someone or to provide support by being together.
Synonyms: Join, escort, attend
Antonyms: Leave, abandon
Idioms and Phrases
- Accompany someone on a journey: To travel or go with someone. Example: "I will accompany my friend on a journey to the mountains this weekend."
- Accompany with music: To play music along with another performance. Example: "The singer was accompanied by a talented pianist during the concert."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I will accompany my brother to the doctors appointment to support him.
Example 2: The teacher asked a student to accompany her during the school assembly.
Example 3: It is always nice to accompany someone on their first day at a new school.
Fun Fact
The word "accompany" originates from the Old French word "acompagner," which means "to go with." It has been used in English since the 14th century.
Famous Quote
"No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it." H.E. Luccock
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "accompany" mean?
a) To walk away
b) To go with someone
c) To speak loudly
d) To travel alone
Answer: b) To go with someone
2. Which of these is a synonym of "accompany"?
a) Leave
b) Join
c) Sleep
d) Stand
Answer: b) Join
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "accompany"?
a) Sit
b) Abandon
c) Cook
d) Swim
Answer: b) Abandon
4. Which sentence uses "accompany" correctly?
a) I will accompany my kitten to the vet.
b) I need to accompany my homework.
c) I accompanied the smell of flowers.
d) I will accompany my bike to the store.
Answer: a) I will accompany my kitten to the vet.
5. Which idiom means to go with someone?
a) Accompany with music
b) Accompany someone on a journey
c) Sing in harmony
d) Dance alone
Answer: b) Accompany someone on a journey
