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approached
adjective as in solicited
Strong matches
Weak match
Example Sentences
The cops climbed out and approached the man who remained in the street.
One of the honor guard approached with slow, measured steps and presented the flag to a uniformed captain.
Gurley came out of stairwell door as the two cops approached.
When I finished this talk, a government official approached me.
There was an air of excitement and anticipation in the lobby as showtime approached.
We had now approached closely to the foot of the mountain-ranges, and their lofty summits were high above us in mid-air.
As Felipe approached, the old man's face beamed with pleasure, and he came forward totteringly, leaning on a staff in each hand.
Infantry and cavalry approached the island, quite unsuspicious of its being occupied.
Both animal and man seemed to be dozing, but they woke into activity when the sahib approached.
The menace of a thunder-cloud approached as in his childhood's dream; disaster lurked behind the quiet outer show.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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