NYT Dictionary

ACCOMPANY

/əˈkʌm.pə.ni/

Verbac-COM-pa-nyac-com-pa-ny · 4 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018

Meaning

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

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Proto-Italic *ad- Latin ad- Old French a- Proto-Indo-European *ḱe? Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Latin con- Proto-Indo-European *peh₂-der.? Latin pānis Proto-Indo-European *-ōder. Proto-Indo-European *-Hōder.? Latin -ō Proto-West Germanic *gahlaibōcalq. Latin compāniō Old French compaing Proto-Italic *-āzi ▲ Latin -ereinflu. Latin -āre Old French -er Old French acompagnerbor. Middle English accompanien English accompany * First attested in early 15th century. From Middle English accompanien, from Old French acompagner (“to associate with”), from compaing (“companion”), nominative singular of compaignon (“companion”). See company.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

attendescortgo withWe accompany those with whom we go as companions. The word imports an equality of station.We attend those whom we wait uponfollow. The word conveys an idea of subordination.A gentleman accompanies a friend to some public placehe attendsescorts a ladyWe escort those whom we attend with a view to guard and protect

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2018.