ACCOMPANIMENT

• (noun) the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them

  synonyms : escort

• (noun) something added to complete or embellish or make perfect

  "a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner", "wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish"

  synonyms : complement

• (noun) a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

  synonyms : backup , musical accompaniment , support

• (noun) an event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another

  synonyms : attendant , co-occurrence , concomitant

  Deafness is an unfortunate concomitant of old age. -added by naila_inlas

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