accompanies

Accompanies is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb accompany. It describes the action of going with someone or something, being in the company of another, or providing something that supplements or supports another thing. The sense covers physical accompaniment, social presence, and accompanying material such as illustrations, data, or music.

Usage examples illustrate the main senses: The guide accompanies the group on the tour. The ceremony was accompanied by live music. The report is accompanied by charts and photographs. The recipe is accompanied by step-by-step photos.

Grammatical notes: In active voice, the subject accompanies the object: The pianist accompanies the singer. In passive voice, the structure is The singer is accompanied by the pianist. Common collocations include accompany with and accompany by; "accompany with" often indicates what is added alongside, while "accompanied by" describes something that comes along with another thing.

Contexts: In music, accompaniment refers to the instrument(s) or voices that support a melody or solo. In travel, events, or performing arts, a person may accompany participants as a companion or escort. In publishing and reporting, figures, notes, or appendices may accompany the main text.