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.
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.