APPROXIMATE (2)

approximate (2). Approximate, v.i. to come near, approach, bring near

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Ap‐prox″i‐mate (�), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Approximated (�); p. pr. & vb. n. Approximating.] 1. 1. To carry or advance near; to cause to approach.
To approximate the inequality of riches to the level of nature. Burke. 2. 2. To come near to; to approach.
The telescope approximates perfection. J. Morse.