approach
verb (used with object)
to come near or nearer to.
approached
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past participleof approach.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof approach.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
approachverb (used with object)to come near or nearer to.
Example Sentences
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At the same time, antibody responses to encapsulated bacteria gradually decreased as diagnosis approached.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
The Al Jazeera report said its undercover journalist approached Ross in 2022 with a fictitious situation of a family business at risk of being taken over by a criminal gang.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
After more widespread testing proved unsuccessful late Thursday, drone pilots were still forced to fly slowly to avoid navigation problems as they approached 160 kilometers an hour, another Ukrainian official said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Walking around Skid Row this summer, McKinney spoke with several people who approached from tents and other jerry-rigged structures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
I grew even more excited as we approached the entrance.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
