approached Get Printable Handwriting Rhymes Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. move towards; come near in time Example Sentence I heard the roar of the lion as I approached the cage. Synonyms drew near; drew close; came Antonyms departed; ran away Hear It! Say It! Write It! approached Switch to cursive Start Rhymes One Syllable Rhymes (3) broached coached poached Two Syllable Rhymes (2) approached encroached Share with your friends: