approached

[uh-prohcht]

approached Definition

• 1. to come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time
• 2. to speak to someone about something, especially to ask them for help, advice, or a job

Using approached: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "approached" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  As we approached the city, we could see the skyline in the distance.

• Example

  I approached my boss about the possibility of a raise.

• Example

  The police officer approached the suspect with caution.

approached Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for approached

• advance
• near
• close in on

Antonyms for approached

• retreat
• withdraw

Phrases with approached

• approach to something

  a particular way of considering or dealing with something

  Example

  The company has a new approach to marketing that focuses on social media.

• approach to someone

  the act of speaking to someone about something, especially to ask them for help, advice, or a job

  Example

  His approach to the CEO was unsuccessful.

• approach to doing something

  a particular way of doing something

  Example

  The team's approach to problem-solving was innovative and effective.

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Summary: approached in Brief

To 'approach' [uh-prohcht] means to come near or nearer to something or someone in distance or time. It can also mean to speak to someone about something, especially to ask them for help, advice, or a job. Examples include 'As we approached the city, we could see the skyline in the distance.' and 'I approached my boss about the possibility of a raise.' 'Approach' extends into phrases like 'approach to something,' denoting a particular way of considering or dealing with something, and 'approach to doing something,' denoting a particular way of doing something.