Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for approach.
Definitions

approach

[uh-prohch] / əˈproʊtʃ /
NOUN
way, means of arriving
Synonyms
STRONGEST
access path way
STRONG
accession advance advent avenue coming entrance gate landing nearing passage reaching road
WEAK
drawing near
Antonyms
STRONG
departure exit
WEAK
distancing leaving
NOUN
request, suggestion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appeal proposal proposition
STRONG
advance application offer overture
Antonyms
STRONGEST
denial refusal
STRONG
withdrawal
WEAK
departure distancing leaving
NOUN
plan of attack, resolution
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attitude concept idea manner means method mode procedure program style technique way
STRONG
course crack fling go lick offer shot stab whack wrinkle
WEAK
modus operandi new wrinkle
Antonyms
WEAK
departure distancing leaving
VERB
come nearer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
come contact match meet near reach surround threaten
STRONG
advance approximate bear border buzz converge equal impend progress resemble
WEAK
be comparable to be like belly up to catch up close in come at come close compare with correspond to creep up draw near gain on go toward loom up move in on move toward take after verge upon
Antonyms
STRONGEST
avoid depart go leave miss
STRONG
decrease retreat retrogress stop
WEAK
distance go away
VERB
make request, suggestion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
address advise feel greet
STRONG
accost beseech confer consult entreat implore plead propose supplicate thumb tumble
WEAK
appeal to apply to feel one out give a play give a tumble make advance make overture make up to sound out speak to take aside talk to
Antonyms
STRONG
answer
WEAK
depart distance go away leave
VERB
begin
Synonyms
STRONGEST
start
STRONG
commence embark undertake
WEAK
set about
Antonyms
WEAK
depart distance go away leave

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

With Cook now stepping aside, and a new team of leaders forming to take his place, assessing his legacy will soon give way to understanding the company’s different approach.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

This approach works best for water with low turbidity, meaning it is relatively clear and requires fewer preliminary treatment steps.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

The government said fuel thieves "must face the full force of the law" while police said forces were taking a proactive approach to the issue.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Auditors that take an excessively light-touch approach can face SEC penalties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

As I approach the front gate, a figure steps from the dark guard’s hut, his faint torch angled down.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

Vocabulary lists containing approach

The Vocabulary.com Top 1000

Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!

Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List

Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!

"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act V

Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!