Wednesday, May 7, 2014

accompany, a company

Accompany or accompany ( one word ) means to go along with or escort--
She wants him to accompany her to a wedding, but he doesn't like the idea.
The red wine will accompany the roast beef; the champagne goes with the dessert.
Accompany may mean to play or sing along with--
He will accompany her on the piano.

A company or a company ( two words ) means one ( a ) firm,corporation, business, group or troupe--
They have started a company of their own, in a neighboring town.
They founded a company that makes cell phone covers.
A company may also describe something sponsored by or related to a business or corporation--
There will be a company picnic next week, on Saturday.
He will have a company car when he starts his new job.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"We will be leaving to start a company of our own, and we'd like you to accompany us."

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