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APPROACH

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Approach.

How to pronounce approach:

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Approach - as a noun

Ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation

Example: "His approach to every problem is to draw up a list of pros and cons"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
attack12plan of attack
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conceptualisationconceptualizationformulation16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of drawing spatially closer to something

Example: "The hunter's approach scattered the geese"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approaching21coming11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8move9movement15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A way of entering or leaving

Example: "He took a wrong turn on the access to the bridge"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
access10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
way9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approach pathglide pathglide slope

The event of one object coming closer to another

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approaching21

A tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

Example: "She rejected his advances"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advance13feeler9overture11

The temporal property of becoming nearer in time

Example: "The approach of winter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approaching21coming11

A close approximation

Example: "The nearest approach to genius"

A relatively short golf shot intended to put the ball onto the putting green

Example: "He lost the hole when his approach rolled over the green"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
approach shot
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
golf shotgolf strokeswing9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Approach - as a verb

Move towards

Example: "We were approaching our destination"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come neardraw closedraw neargo upnear4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come8come up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Come near or verge on, resemble, come nearer in quality, or character

Example: "This borders on discrimination!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
border on
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
approximate24come close
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Begin to deal with

Example: "Approach a task"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go aboutset about
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act5move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Come near in time

Example: "Winter is approaching"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come near
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
come8come up
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make advances to someone, usually with a proposal or suggestion

Example: "I was approached by the president to serve as his adviser in foreign matters"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accost10address9come up to
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I prefer a direct approach in solving problems."
"The teacher's approach to teaching math was innovative."
"She has a cautious approach when it comes to investing."
"We need to find a more effective approach to marketing our products."
"His approach to leadership is based on trust and collaboration."
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Word Game Points

Is APPROACH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, approach is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APPROACH has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is APPROACH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, approach is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APPROACH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is APPROACH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, approach is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APPROACH has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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