Answer: approached

AnswerCrossword Clue
APPROACHEDWas nearly as good as
APPROACHEDCame near
approachedCome near or nearer to (a future time or event)
approached(of an aircraft) Descend toward and prepare to land on (an airfield, runway, etc.)
approachedBring nearer
approachedCome near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance
approached(of a future time) Come nearer
approachedAPPROACH, to come near to
approachedSpeak to (someone) for the first time about something, typically with a proposal or request
approachedStart to deal with (something) in a certain way
approachedCome close to (a number, level, or standard) in quality or quantity