Present participle for to gradually get nearer to someone or something. closing. nighing. approaching. nearing.
How do you describe getting closer to something?
by deliberate effort: to ingratiate oneself with the boss. Synonyms include: curry favor with, cultivate, win over, get in good with; toady to, grovel to, fawn over, kowtow to, play up to, pander to, flatter, court, wheedle. In it’s strictest sense, it is to seek or buildup favor in another, and can be used this way.
What is the meaning of come near?
Verb. 1. come near – almost do or experience something; “She came near to screaming with fear” 2. come near – move towards; “We were approaching our destination”; “They are drawing near”; “The enemy army came nearer and nearer”
What is another name for approaching?
What is another word for approaching?
| imminent | impending |
|---|---|
| forthcoming | coming |
| upcoming | future |
| nearing | pending |
| proximate | oncoming |
What another word for could?
What is another word for could?
| would | can |
|---|---|
| could perhaps | could potentially |
| might possibly | might potentially |
| potentially will | may potentially |
| could possibly | may actually |
Had been meaning?
“Had been” is used to mean that something happened in the past and has already ended. “Have been” and “has been” are used to mean that something began in the past and has lasted into the present time.
What can I use instead of in order to?
What is another word for in order to?
| to | so as to |
|---|---|
| as a means to | for the purpose of |
| that one may | that it would be possible to |
| with the aim of | in order to achieve |
| so as to achieve | for |
Has been or have been?
“Has been” and “have been” are both in the present perfect tense. “Has been” is used in the third-person singular and “have been” is used for first- and second-person singular and all plural uses. The present perfect tense refers to an action that began at some time in the past and is still in progress.
Has been and has being difference?
Key Differences Between Been and Being Been is a form of ‘be’, which is a past participle one. On the other hand, being is also a type of ‘be’, but present participle one. Been is used as a helping verb in sentences to form sentences in the perfect tense.
Where do we use had been?
We use ‘had been’ when you describe something that happened in the past before something else in the past. Also an action that had happened in the past and does not reflect any continuation to the present time. Example: By 500 AD, the Roman Empire had been defeated.
Had and had been meaning?
Had and Had been are two words that are often confused as words that denote the same meaning. The word ‘had’ is an auxiliary verb, and it is used in the past perfect tense. On the other hand, the word ‘had been’ is an auxiliary verb, and it is used in the past perfect continuous tense.
Had been and had being?
As a rule, the word “been” is always used after “to have” (in any of its forms, e.g., “has,” “had,” “will have,” “having”). Conversely, the word “being” is never used after “to have.” “Being” is used after “to be” (in any of its forms, e.g., “am,” “is,” “are,” “was,” “were”). Examples: I have been busy.
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Is there a single English word for an activity a person does to try and get closer to someone? This someone might be:
- Someone they get a crush on, so they’re like trying to be her/his boyfriend/girlfriend.
or:
- Someone they want to know deeper. Like what a teacher does to her student, a mum does to her kids, a friend does to another friend.
In Indonesian we would call it: pendekatan.
In English, I can only think of:
- trying to get closer (which is not one word)
- approaching (which is merely translated to English)
- flirting or seducing (which is not the kind of approaching I’m looking for)
I suppose there is a more «English» word for this. (?)
asked Jan 10, 2014 at 0:52
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It might be a little old-fashioned but I think «courting» is probably the most appropriate choice. You might prefer (the also old-fashioned) «wooing».
answered Jan 10, 2014 at 2:22
Elliott FrischElliott Frisch
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The act of undergoing such activities is called befriending:
befriend — make friends with: to be friendly to somebody, especially to somebody who has no friends and needs help
Befriend applies in each of the various situations you described. The relevant adjective to describe someone acting this way is simply, friendly:
friendly — affectionate and trusting: characteristic of or suitable to a relationship between friends
And there are various idioms and sayings that describe the act or intention itself:
making friends — form a friendship, foster cordial feelings, as in I hope Brian will soon make friends at school , or She’s done a good job of making friends with influential reporters. [c. 1600]
warm up to — to become more fervent and earnest toward someone, something, or a group
It is worth noting that someone trying to befriend another person does not imply the intent is reciprocated:
Ugh, John keeps trying to befriend me.
answered Jan 10, 2014 at 4:16
MrHenMrHen
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There is one more word you might want to consider:
ingratiate (v.t.): to establish (oneself) in the favor or good graces of others, esp. by deliberate effort: to ingratiate oneself with the boss.
Synonyms include: curry favor with, cultivate, win over, get in good with;
toady to, grovel to, fawn over, kowtow to, play up to, pander to, flatter, court, wheedle.
In it’s strictest sense, it is to seek or buildup favor in another, and can be used this way. However, it has come to have a negative connotation of dishonesty, or a way to climb up a social ladder.
answered Jan 10, 2014 at 6:19
anongoodnurseanongoodnurse
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Perhaps cultivate
to give special attention to: to cultivate a friendship, to cultivate a hobby
It might be used in a phrase, such as cultivate a relationship with …
answered Jan 10, 2014 at 2:11
bibbib
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Fraternize means to associate in with others in a congenial way. (Literally means to make like a brother.)
Consort means to associate or keep company with.
Both of these words often are used when describing an improper relationship (e.g., fraternize with the enemy), but they do not have to mean that.
For words that are more associated with flirting and sexual attraction, consider
Chase, meaning to follow or devote one’s attention to with the hope of attracting, winning, gaining, etc.: He chased her for three years before she consented to marry him.
Pursue, defined as to follow persistently or seek to become acquainted with.
answered Jan 10, 2014 at 3:26
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The closest English word that covers the general case as you have described is «endear».
answered Jan 10, 2014 at 9:46
Quality time. Although it’s not an exact analog to the concept you’re seeking, it’s used in much the same manner. Quality time is the meaningful activities you do with someone you are trying to deepen a relationship with.
As in «Dad, I never see you, when are you going to spend some quality time with me?»
However, it’s not typically used in a romantic or sexual context, where wooing as Elliot Frish mentioned, is probably a better word.
I can’t think of a single English word that covers both situations.
EDIT: See Mari-Lou’s note below for clarification on usage.
answered Jan 10, 2014 at 3:47
Chris SunamiChris Sunami
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I believe, you are looking for cosy.
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answered Jan 10, 2014 at 6:35
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Is getting closer synonym?
What is another word for get closer?
| close | nigh |
|---|---|
| come near | come nearer |
| come up | draw close |
| draw near | draw nearer |
| get near | get nearer |
What is another word for slide?
Slide Synonyms – WordHippo Thesaurus….What is another word for slide?
| slither | wriggle |
|---|---|
| slip | glide |
| sweep | skid |
| glissade | undulate |
| move | coast |
What does Glissade mean?
1 : to perform a ballet glissade. 2 : to slide in a standing or squatting position down a snow-covered slope without the aid of skis.
Is another name of sliding?
What is another word for sliding?
| gliding | slipping |
|---|---|
| skimming | coasting |
| slithering | glissading |
| skidding | drifting |
| sailing | skating |
What is the opposite of sliding?
What is the opposite of sliding?
| floundering | struggling |
|---|---|
| dissuading | holding |
| keeping | remaining |
| retarding | rising |
| staying | stopping |
What is another word for scanned?
What is another word for scan?
| examine | survey |
|---|---|
| peruse | observe |
| explore | look through |
| read | probe |
| analyzeUS | leaf through |
What is a sliding?
Sliding is a type of frictional motion between two surfaces in contact. This can be contrasted to rolling motion. Both types of motion may occur in bearings. The relative motion or tendency toward such motion between two surfaces is resisted by friction.
What is another name for slide in math?
To move a shape without rotating or flipping it. The shape still looks exactly the same, just in a different place. Called “Translation” in mathematics. See: Translation. Geometry Translation.
What does translation do to an image?
TransformationA transformation moves a figure in some way on the coordinate plane. TranslationA translation is a transformation that slides a figure on the coordinate plane without changing its shape, size, or orientation.
Is translation the same as slide?
Every point of an object is moved the same distance and in the same direction. A slide is also called a translation.
What is another name for a reflection?
What is another word for reflection?
| consideration | deliberation |
|---|---|
| contemplation | meditation |
| musing | cerebration |
| cogitation | idea |
| rumination | view |
What is reflection in simple words?
Reflection is the change in direction of a wave at a boundary between two different media, so that the wave moves back into the medium it came from. The most common examples include the reflection of light, sound and water waves.
What does musing mean?
musing Add to list Share. Use the adjective musing to describe something that’s reflective or thoughtful, like a musing diary entry that explores the meaning of life. When you ponder or contemplate, you muse, and anything that appears this way can be described as musing.
What is reflective essay example?
Reflective essays should have a clear introduction, body and conclusion in order to share the past events and how those events created change in the writer. A few examples of reflective essays are Notes of a Native Son and Looking at Women.
What should a reflection include?
What is reflective writing?
- documenting your response to experiences, opinions, events or new information.
- communicating your response to thoughts and feelings.
- a way of exploring your learning.
- an opportunity to gain self-knowledge.
- a way to achieve clarity and better understanding of what you are learning.
What are the six things a summary must include?
A good summary should give an objective outline of the whole piece of writing. It should answer basic questions about the original text such as “Who did what, where, and when?”, or “What is the main idea of the text?”, “What are the main supporting points?”, “What are the major pieces of evidence?”.
How do you write a good reflection?
When writing a reflection paper on literature or another experience, the point is to include your thoughts and reactions to the reading or experience. You can present what you observed (objective discussion) and how what you experienced or saw made you feel and explain why (subjective discussion).
What are examples of reflective questions?
8 Reflective Questions To Help Any Student Think About Their Learning
- What surprised you today, and why?
- What’s the most important thing you learned today?
- What do you want to learn more about, and why?
- When were you the most creative, and why do you think that is?
- What made you curious today?
What is a reflective assessment?
Definition: Reflective assessment is when students are included in the assessment process by being asked or required to reflect individually or together with others upon their own learning experience, either in writing or orally. It is about assessment primarily for the purpose of improving learning.
What is a good reflection question?
Questions to ask at the end of class ➢ Reflect on your thinking, learning, and work today. What were you most proud of? ➢ Where did you encounter struggles today, and what did you do to deal with it? ➢ What about your thinking, learning, or work today brought you the most satisfaction?
How do you write a long reflection?
Reflection paper on a book
- Start with brief information about the author.
- Give a summary with a minimum of spoilers.
- Focus on the main characters.
- Explain what issues a writer touches upon.
- Explain the allusions and influences.
- React to reading, share your impressions.
What is critical reflection?
Critical reflection is an extension of “critical thinking”. It asks us to think about our practice and ideas and then it challenges us to step-back and examine our thinking by asking probing questions.
What is the rule for the reflection?
Reflection in the line y=−x : A reflection of a point over the line y=−x is shown. The rule for a reflection in the origin is (x,y)→(−y,−x) .