What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
accompanied
Example
She was accompanied by her sister to the party. [accompanied: past tense]
Example
The dish was accompanied by a glass of red wine. [accompanied: verb]
attend
Example
I will attend the conference next week. [attend: verb]
Example
She attends to her garden every morning. [attends: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Attend is more commonly used than accompanied in everyday language. Attend is a versatile word that can be used in various contexts, while accompanied is less common and has a more specific meaning.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between accompanied and attend?
Both accompanied and attend can be used in formal and informal contexts, but attend is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of formality levels.
