Verb (5-dan, う, intransitive)
1. to accompany; to go hand in hand with; to be consequent upon
usu. 〜に伴う
もちろん、力には責任が伴います。Of course, power comes with responsibility.
Verb (5-dan, う, transitive)
2. to be accompanied by; to bring with; to take with; to be involved in
usu. 〜を伴う
どこか残念そうな調子を伴う声が、場に響いた。A voice accompanied by a somewhat regretful tone echoed in the room.