approached
ap-proached
verb (past tense/past participle)
Spoke to someone, often to make a request or offer.
"She approached her boss about a pay rise."
verb (past tense/past participle)
Began to deal with a problem or task.
"They approached the challenge with optimism."
verb (past tense/past participle)
Moved nearer to someone or something in space.
"The cat cautiously approached the bird."
verb (past tense/past participle)
Drew nearer in time, indicating an impending event.
"Christmas approached quickly that year."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: approach, approaching, approach path, glide path, glide slope, advance, feeler, overture, come near, come on, near, draw near