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approximates

verb , present tense third-person singular of approximate

Synonyms and Antonyms of approximates

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 of approximates

approaches, compares (with), measures up (to), stacks up (against or with)

Words Related to approximates

adds up (to), amounts (to), comes (to)

duplicates, equals, matches

mirrors, parallels, reflects

borders (on), touches (on), verges (on)

Phrases Synonymous with approximates

holds a candle to

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