Accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/ verb

Definition

to go along with or be present with someone or something

Etymology

from Old French 'acompaignier', from 'a-' + 'compaignon' (companion), ultimately from Latin 'companio'

Kelly Says

This word literally means 'to bread with' someone - 'companion' comes from Latin for 'one who shares bread'!

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