accompany

/əˈkʌm.pə.ni/verb
Middle School
1

To go with or attend as a companion or associate; to keep company with; to go along with.

2

To supplement with; add to.

3

To perform an accompanying part or parts in a composition.

4

To perform an accompanying part next to (another instrument or musician).

5

To associate in a company; to keep company.

6

To cohabit (with).

7

To cohabit with; to coexist with; occur with.

8

To be found at the same time.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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