Approached — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈprōch/ ap·proach

Meaning & Definition of Approached

Approached (verb)

  1. to draw closer to, near
  2. to come very near to, to be almost the same as
  3. to make advances to especially in order to create a desired result

Approached (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to come near or nearer

    "the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!"

    similar: bellied up, came up, closed, closed in, drew on, neared, nighed
    related: arrived, attained, came, gained, hit, landed, made, reached, showed up, turned up, waltzed (up), crept up, sneaked up, adjoined, bordered, touched, verged
    opposite: backed (up or away), receded, retired, retreated, withdrew
    near: cleared out, departed, exited, left, lit, pulled out, quit, ran away, removed, shoved (off), took off, walked out, went

  2. to move closer to

    "approach the bull with caution"

    similar: advanced, came, neared, nighed
    related: dropped in, entered, popped (in)
    opposite: receded (from), retreated, went, withdrew
    near: departed, exited, left

  3. to come near or nearer to in character or quality

    "his store-bought dessert doesn't even approach your homemade version of it"

    similar: approximated, compared (with), measured up (to), stacked up (against or with), held a candle to
    related: added up (to), amounted (to), came (to), duplicated, equaled, matched, mirrored, paralleled, reflected, bordered (on), touched (on), verged (on)

Related Entry: Approach (verb)

Approach is a different word from Approached. The synonyms below are for approach, not for approached.

  1. to come near or nearer

    "the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!"

    similar: belly up, close, close in, come up, draw on, near, nigh
    related: arrive, attain, come, gain, hit, land, make, reach, show up, turn up, waltz (up), creep up, sneak up, adjoin, border, touch, verge
    opposite: back (up or away), recede, retire, retreat, withdraw
    near: clear out, depart, exit, go, leave, light out, pull out, quit, remove, run away, shove (off), take off, walk out

  2. to move closer to

    "approach the bull with caution"

    similar: advance, come, near, nigh
    related: drop in, enter, pop (in)
    opposite: go, recede (from), retreat, withdraw
    near: depart, exit, leave

  3. to come near or nearer to in character or quality

    "his store-bought dessert doesn't even approach your homemade version of it"

    similar: approximate, compare (with), measure up (to), stack up (against or with), hold a candle to
    related: add up (to), amount (to), come (to), duplicate, equal, match, mirror, parallel, reflect, border (on), touch (on), verge (on)

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Approached

The most common words with a similar meaning to Approached:

bellied up, came up, closed, closed in, drew on, neared, nighed, advanced, came, approximated, compared (with), measured up (to), stacked up (against or with), held a candle to

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Approached

Words with the opposite meaning of Approached:

backed (up or away), receded, retired, retreated, withdrew, receded (from), went

Related Words for Approached

arrived, attained, gained, hit, landed, made, reached, showed up, turned up, waltzed (up), crept up, sneaked up, adjoined, bordered, touched, verged, dropped in, entered, popped (in), added up (to), amounted (to), came (to), duplicated, equaled, matched, mirrored, paralleled, reflected, bordered (on), touched (on)

Near Antonyms of Approached

cleared out, departed, exited, left, lit, pulled out, quit, ran away, removed, shoved (off), took off, walked out

Word Forms of Approached

Inflections: approaching, approaches

Origin & Etymology of Approached

Middle English approchen, from Anglo-French aprocher, from Late Latin appropiare, from Latin ad- + prope near; akin to Latin pro before for

First known use: 14th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Approached

What does "Approached" mean?

"Approached" means to draw closer to, near. As a verb, it is defined as: to draw closer to, near. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Approached"?

Other words for "Approached" include bellied up, came up, closed, closed in, drew on, neared, nighed and advanced. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Approached" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Approached"?

There are 45 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Approached". Common alternatives include bellied up, came up, closed, closed in, drew on, neared, nighed, advanced, came and approximated.

What is the opposite of "Approached"?

Antonyms of "Approached" include backed (up or away), receded, retired, retreated, withdrew, receded (from) and went. Near antonyms include cleared out, departed, exited and left.

How do you use "Approached" in a sentence?

Examples of "Approached" in a sentence: "the parade's approaching! I can hear the band playing!"; "approach the bull with caution"; "his store-bought dessert doesn't even approach your homemade version of it".

Is "Approached" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Approached" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Approached"?

"Approached" is pronounced /ə-ˈprōch/ and divided into syllables as ap·proach.

What is the origin of the word "Approached"?

"Approached" comes from Middle English approchen, from Anglo-French aprocher, from Late Latin appropiare, from Latin ad- + prope near; akin to Latin pro before for. First known use: 14th centuryt.