Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To move closer or near to something or someone. Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonyms Examples:
She saw him approach the house.The new teaching approach is really effective.
Etymology:
From Middle English approchen, from Old French aprochier, derived from Latin applicare, meaning to draw near.
Usage Statistics:
117 mentions per 1 million words
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