Thesaurus: approach

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1. v. i. To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
2. v. i. To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate; as, he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.
3. v. t. To bring near; to cause to draw near; to advance.
4. 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.
5. v. t. To take approaches to.
6. v. i. The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.
7. v. i. A access, or opportunity of drawing near.
8. v. i. Movements to gain favor; advances.
9. v. i. A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.
10. v. i. The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post.
11. v. i. See Approaching.
12. n. ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation