English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

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Apprest (a.)

Pressed close to, or lying against, something for its whole length, as against a stem,

Apprise (v. t.)

To give notice, verbal or written; to inform; -- followed by of; as, we will apprise the general of an intended attack; he apprised the commander of what he had done.

Apprise (n.)

Notice; information.

Apprised (imp. & p. p.)

of Apprise

Apprising (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Apprise

Apprizal (n.)

See Appraisal.

Apprize (v. t.)

To appraise; to value; to appreciate.

Apprizement (n.)

Appraisement.

Apprizer (n.)

An appraiser.

Apprizer (n.)

A creditor for whom an appraisal is made.

Approach (v. t.)

To come near to in place, time, or character; to draw nearer to; as, to approach the city; to approach my cabin; he approached the age of manhood.

Approach (v. i.)

See Approaching.

Approach (v. i.)

The advanced works, trenches, or covered roads made by besiegers in their advances toward a fortress or military post.

Approach (v. i.)

A way, passage, or avenue by which a place or buildings can be approached; an access.

Approach (v. i.)

Movements to gain favor; advances.

Approach (v. i.)

A access, or opportunity of drawing near.

Approach (v. i.)

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

Approach (v. t.)

To take approaches to.

Approach (v. i.)

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

Approach (v. i.)

To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate; as, he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.