Synonyms of approached

approached

verb

past tense of approach

1

as in came

to come near or nearer

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• came
• closed
• neared
• came up
• arrived
• drew on
• reached
• closed in
• landed
• attained
• bellied up
• hit
• nighed
• gained
• turned up
• made
• touched
• showed up
• bordered
• verged
• adjoined
• crept up
• waltzed (up)
• sneaked up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• withdrew
• retreated
• retired
• receded
• backed (up or away)
• left
• went
• removed
• departed
• exited
• lit
• quit
• walked out
• pulled out
• ran away
• took off
• shoved (off)
• cleared out

2

as in entered

to move closer to

approach the bull with caution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• came
• entered
• neared
• advanced
• nighed
• dropped in
• popped (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• went
• withdrew
• retreated
• left
• departed
• receded (from)
• exited

3

as in approximated

to come near or nearer to in character or quality

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of approached

Despite the show’s success and, as a result, its host’s cultural ubiquity, Povich says he was never approached about taking over one of the late-night shows. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026

Lee first approached Thomas to found Quality Control and, within a month, signed Migos, one of the biggest acts to emerge from the Atlanta region this century. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Caitlyn McLaughlin, Current SCAD Student Recent graduate Sarah Cai approached Cannes through the lens of a producer focused on building relationships and understanding the global entertainment industry. — Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026

Due to his condition, the Texas Organ Donation Alliance approached Grace and Myron about organ donation. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Those investments dramatically reduced risk because threats generally approached from the ground or through digital networks. — Bill Edwards, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The men, 26 and 56, were inside a Ford van in the 3800 block of South Western Boulevard in the McKinley Park neighborhood when they were approached by a Honda vehicle, according to Chicago police. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

The first plane hit the North Tower as the elevator approached the 65th floor; the car plummeted 15 floors before the emergency brake kicked in. — ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chaudhry said the government had approached the Supreme Court to seek clarification on whether the medical relief granted to Khan applied only to the former premier or could be extended to other prisoners. — ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026