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approached

The correct spelling is approached.

How to pronounce approached

/əˈpɹəʊtʃt/
verb

IPA: /əˈpɹəʊtʃt/

Say it like: App-roa-che-d

The correct spelling is approached. To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer. For example: "as he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman."

Usage Examples

as he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.

"Would counsel please approach the bench?" asked the judge.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
  2. 2.To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate.
  3. 3.To come near to in place, time, character or value; to draw nearer to.
  4. 4.To make an attempt at (solving a problem or making a policy).
  5. 5.To speak to, as to make a request or ask a question.

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