Crossword clues for approached
approached
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Approach \Ap*proach"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Approached; p. pr. & vb. n. Approaching.] [OE. approchen, aprochen, OF. approcher, LL. appropriare, fr. L. ad + propiare to draw near, prope near.]
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To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
Wherefore approached ye so nigh unto the city?
--2 Sam. xi. 20.But exhorting one another; and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.
--Heb. x. 25. To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate; as, he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.
Wiktionary
vb. (en-past of: approach)
Usage examples of "approached".
Itkovian's remaining soldiers approached, tense, driven into watchful silence by the conjurations rising on all sides.
As they approached the tower's entrance a leather-armoured masked figure appeared in the gaping doorway.
Quick Ben's unease deepened, but he approached the glow none the less.
Paran approached, walking cautiously so as to hide the pain within him.
Harllo quickly clambered down from the carriage and approached her with a broad smile.
The slow canter at which she approached eased the captain's nerves somewhat, though it was clear that both she and the Barghast on the hill had spotted something ahead.
Hetan and Harllo approached from one side, hastily tucking in clothing.
The Shield Anvil slowed his horse as he approached his right-flanking riders.
She joined their ranks, spoke with Sidlis, who nodded and approached the Shield Anvil.
She approached, settled down to lift his massive head, rest it against her lap.
As they approached a rise, a row of T'lan Imass emerged to stand along its crest, backs to Itkovian and his riders.
Heavy boots approached, unfortunately coming to a halt directly in front of her, blocking out the morning sun.
Rain clouds approached from the north, obscuring the mountains beyond.
Above the grey wreaths rode the white flags of seagulls, their faint cries the only sound to reach Toc and Lady Envy as the group approached the city's inland gates.
One figure separated himself from the others and approached the trio of Grey Swords.