approach

The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

An access, or opportunity of drawing near.

(in plural) Movements to gain favor; advances.

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.

To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate.

"as he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman."

To come near to in place, time, character or value; to draw nearer to.

""Would counsel please approach the bench?" asked the judge."