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draw near
[/drɔː nɪr/]
verb phrase
aproximar-se
1.
to come closer in distance or time; to approach
As winter draws near, the days become shorter.
Conforme o inverno se aproxima, os dias ficam mais curtos.
2.
to move toward someone or something
The ship drew near to the shore.
O navio aproximou-se da costa.
3.
to be imminent or about to happen
The end of the semester draws near.
O fim do semestre está se aproximando.
Synonyms
approach
come closer
get near
advance toward
approximate
Antonyms
retreat
withdraw
move away
recede
depart
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aproximar-se
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
chegar perto
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
aproximar-se
standard formal usage
Portugal
aproximar-se
standard in European Portuguese; also 'chegar perto'
Related Idioms & Phrases
the end draws near
as dawn draws near
draw near to someone
draw near in time
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