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move nearer
[muːv ˈnɪrər]
verb phrase
aproximar-se
1.
to go or come closer in distance or space to someone or something
The cat moved nearer to the warm fireplace.
O gato aproximou-se mais da lareira quente.
2.
to reduce the distance between oneself and another person or object
She moved nearer to hear what he was saying.
Ela se aproximou mais para ouvir o que ele estava dizendo.
Synonyms
approach
draw closer
come closer
get closer
Antonyms
move away
retreat
withdraw
move farther
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aproximar-se
most common usage
São Paulo
chegar mais perto
colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
vir chegando mais perto
informal variant
Portugal
aproximar-se mais
standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
get closer to
narrow the gap
close the distance
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