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Monday, January 5, 2026
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accompany
Two G-hands move forward, parallel, symbolizing shared movement
A2 Common Verb British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Both hands form G-handshapes, index fingers extended
Two G-hands move forward, parallel, synchronously
Social events, travel, helping, guidance
Break It Down
Watch, build, and feel the movement
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How to form the sign
- Form G-handshapes with both hands
- Place hands in front of torso, palms facing
- Move both hands forward together in parallel
- Maintain G-handshape throughout
Coach prompt
Practice signing "accompany" with varied speed and direction
Signature details
Handshape
Both hands form G-handshapes, index fingers extended · Code G-hand
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Symmetric
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Palms face each other
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
'mm' mouth pattern
Body shift
Slight forward lean possible
Use It Today
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I will accompany you to the station
Can be literal or metaphorical
Best fit: Social events, travel, helping, guidance
Mirror focus
Practice signing "accompany" with varied speed and direction
Catch the slip
Ensure both G-hands maintain parallel movement and correct handshape
Use it today
I will accompany you to the station
Common mistakes: Non-parallel movement, incorrect handshape
When not to use it: Musical accompaniment; if implying abandonment
Regional note: Minor speed/path variations; core consistent
Cultural note: Directness common in BSL communication
1.[en] I will go with you. / BSL:[accompany]
2.[en] She escorted him. / BSL:[accompany him]
3.[en] Let's go together. / BSL:[accompany (us)]
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Word web
go with
join
escort
attend
leave
abandon
separate
with
together
follow
friend
together
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follow
walk
friend
The sign for "ACCOMPANY" uses two G-hands moving forward in parallel. This differs from "TOGETHER", which often involves two F-hands (or O-hands) circling or meeting. "WALK" typically uses two B-hands moving alternately, or a single G-hand for walking with someone. The key is the G-handshape and synchronous parallel movement for "ACCOMPANY"
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