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Approach (Verb)

Come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character; "This borders on discrimination!"; "His playing approaches that of Horowitz".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

His skills as a painter approach those of his famous mentor, capturing the subtlety of colors and light.
The flavors in this dish almost approach the authentic Italian cuisine we had during our vacation.
Her ability to connect with her audience approaches the level of a seasoned public speaker, despite her young age.
This new smartphone's performance approaches that of high-end models at a fraction of the cost.
The breathtaking views from the top almost approach paradise, making the hike well worth it.

Make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion; "I was approached by the President to serve as his adviser in foreign matters".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

She was approached by a well-known company to collaborate on a new project.
The entrepreneur was approached by a potential investor looking to fund her startup.
He was approached by a publisher to write a book about his life experiences.
The scientist was approached by a leading research institution to participate in a groundbreaking study.
The model was approached by a top fashion designer to walk the runway for his next collection.

Move towards; "We were approaching our destination"; "They are drawing near"; "The enemy army came nearer and nearer".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Begin to deal with; "approach a task"; "go about a difficult problem"; "approach a new project".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

She decided to approach the complicated math problem by breaking it down into simpler steps.
To approach the new marketing project effectively, the team created a detailed action plan and timeline.
The company will approach the challenge of reducing costs by streamlining its operations and eliminating unnecessary expenses.
When approaching a complex task, it's essential to stay organized and prioritize your goals.
They were trying to figure out how to best approach the difficult conversation with their colleague about the looming deadline.

Come near in time; "Winter is approaching"; "approaching old age".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Middle age is rapidly approaching for her.
The presidential election is approaching quickly with candidates ready to take the podium.
As her birthday approaches she starts feeling more anxious.
Summer is approaching and the weather will get warmer soon.
Old age is slowly approaching but she shows no sign of slowing down.