Definition of Approach

  • (v. i.) To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
  • (v. i.) To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate; as, he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.
  • (v. t.) To bring near; to cause to draw near; to advance.
  • (v. t.) To come near to in place, time, or character; to draw nearer to; as, to approach the city; to approach my cabin; he approached the age of manhood.
  • (v. t.) To take approaches to.
  • (v. i.) The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.
  • (v. i.) A access, or opportunity of drawing near.
  • (v. i.) Movements to gain favor; advances.
  • (v. i.) A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.
  • (v. i.) The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post.
  • (v. i.) See Approaching.

Antonyms of Approach


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Homophones of Approach


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