3syllables
approaching
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Definitions ofapproaching
1verb
- To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
- To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate.
Example: "as he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman."
- To come near to in place, time, character or value; to draw nearer to.
Example: ""Would counsel please approach the bench?" asked the judge."
- To make an attempt at (solving a problem or making a policy).
- To speak to, as to make a request or ask a question.
- To take approaches to.
- To bring near; to cause to draw near.
1noun
- The act of coming closer; an approach.
1adjective
- That approaches or approach.
Example: "the approaching armies"
1adverb
- Nearly.
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