Approached
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense of approach, meaning to come near or make contact with legally or physically.
The defendant approached the council to negotiate a settlement.
Forms
- approach
- approaches
- approaching
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Commentary
As a past tense form, 'approached' directs to the base term 'approach' for comprehensive meaning.
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