verb🔗ShareTo come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer."The dog cautiously approached the sleeping cat. "directionactiontimeplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb🔗ShareTo bring near; to cause to draw near."The zookeeper carefully approached the lion's cage with a bucket of meat. "actiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading