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approach

The word “approach” has 2 syllables: ap-proach

It's pronounced as /əˈproʊtʃ/

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In the thesaurus, “approach” has 116 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for approach along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for approach

Antonyms for approach

Meanings of approach

  • noun
    1. The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.
    2. An access, or opportunity of drawing near.
    3. (in plural) Movements to gain favor; advances.
    4. A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.
    5. A manner in which a problem is solved or policy is made.
    6. (used only in the plural, fortification) The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post.
    7. An approach shot.
    8. The way an aircraft comes in to land at an airport.
    9. The area before the lane, in which a player may stand or run up before bowling the ball.
  • verb
    1. To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
    2. To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate.
    3. To come near to in place, time, character or value; to draw nearer to.
    4. To make an attempt at (solving a problem or making a policy).
    5. To speak to, as to make a request or ask a question.
    6. To take approaches to.
    7. To bring near; to cause to draw near.

Example Sentences

  • The teacher used a new approach to explain the difficult concept.
  • We need to find the best approach to solve this problem.
  • His calm approach made the discussion more productive.
  • Scientists are developing an innovative approach to cancer treatment.
  • The company changed its marketing approach to attract more customers.

On this page you'll find 132 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to approach, such as: adjoin, advance, airway, approximate, arrive, artery, attain.

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