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approaches

The correct spelling is approaches.

How to pronounce approaches

noun

Say it like: App-roa-che-s

The correct spelling is approaches. The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near. For example: "1991, Carol Lee Johnston, Jeanne Lazaris, Plane Trigonometry, A New Approach."

Usage Examples

1991, Carol Lee Johnston, Jeanne Lazaris, Plane Trigonometry, A New Approach.

as he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.

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

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.
  2. 2.An access, or opportunity of drawing near.
  3. 3.(in plural) Movements to gain favor; advances.
  4. 4.A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.
  5. 5.A manner in which a problem is solved or policy is made.

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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