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Definition
to get closer to (near in space, time, quantity, or quality)
- If I could bid the fifth welcome with so good heart as I can bid the other four farewell, I should be glad of his approach;1.2 — Act 1 Scene 2 — Belmont. A room in PORTIA'S house (96% in)
approach = coming near
- Approach; Here dwells my father Jew.2.6 — Act 2 Scene 6 — The same (36% in)
- Madam, there is alighted at your gate
A young Venetian, one that comes before
To signify th' approaching of his lord;
From whom he bringeth sensible regreets;
To wit,—besides commends and courteous breath,
Gifts of rich value.2.9 — Act 2 Scene 9 — Belmont. A room in PORTIA's house (87% in)
approach = come near
approaching = coming
There are no more uses of "approach" in The Merchant of Venice.
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