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To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to
advance nearer. |
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To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances;
to approximate; as, he approaches to the character of the ablest
statesman. |
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To bring near; to cause to draw near; to advance. |
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To come near to in place, time, or character; to draw
nearer to; as, to approach the city; to approach my cabin; he
approached the age of manhood. |
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To take approaches to. |
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The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near. |
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A access, or opportunity of drawing near. |
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Movements to gain favor; advances. |
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A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or
buildings can be approached; an access. |
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The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by
besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post. |
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See Approaching. |