Synonyms of approximates

approximates

verb

present tense third-person singular of approximate

as in reflects

to come near or nearer to in character or quality

Rob's violin performance last night didn't even approximate what he's really capable of when he's not feeling sick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reflects
• matches
• approaches
• compares (with)
• measures up (to)
• stacks up (against or with)
• holds a candle to
• mirrors
• equals
• amounts (to)
• parallels
• comes (to)
• adds up (to)
• touches (on)
• duplicates
• borders (on)
• verges (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of approximates

Neither actor went for an exact impersonation, although Brill approximates Fauci’s Brooklyn accent. — Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Catnip for film-geek conversation, but rarely does a movie arrive that approximates an answer. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

If Ambrosio’s ring is a high-quality natural diamond, Rakholia approximates that it would be valued somewhere between $2,800,000 to $5,100,000 depending on factors like cut and clarity. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026

Standard time most closely approximates natural light, with the Sun directly overhead at or near noon. — Beth Ann Malow, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

Lennox perfectly approximates Franklin’s confidence and repose on the cover of her latest album, Vacancy. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 7 May 2026

Forbes approximates that Jenner is worth $670 million. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026

Some bakers find that adding lemon juice or vinegar to milk approximates buttermilk’s acidity adequately for their uses. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026

Nordic Knots approximates the color scheme in their percale duvet cover but much more subtly. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2026