approached (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈproʊtʃt/
Definition
Moved nearer to someone or something in distance or time.
Examples
The police officer approached the suspicious vehicle.
As the deadline approached, she felt more stressed.
He approached the topic cautiously, not wanting to upset anyone.
How to Use approached
- approach with (prepositional phrase)
- To deal with something using a particular attitude or method. — "She approached the task with determination."
- approach someone about (prepositional phrase)
- To speak to someone to discuss a particular matter. — "He approached his manager about a promotion."
- approach someone for (prepositional phrase)
- To ask someone for something. — "She approached the bank for a loan."
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