This is the 8598th most frequent Portuguese word.
acompanharam
"Followed" or "accompanied" (past tense).
Here, 'acompanharam' means 'accompanied' in the sense of physically going along with someone.
Eles acompanharam o amigo na viagem.
They accompanied their friend on the trip.
In this usage, 'acompanharam' implies 'followed' or 'paid attention to' a lecture or explanation.
Os alunos acompanharam a explicação do professor atentamente.
The students followed the teacher's explanation attentively.
Here, 'acompanharam' signifies 'observed' or 'experienced' an event conscientiously or with interest.