verb (used with object), accompanied, accompanying.
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 followed by with):
He accompanied his speech with gestures.
4.
Music. to play or sing an accompaniment to or for.
verb (used without object), accompanied, accompanying.
5.
to provide the musical accompaniment.