Approach
Approach verb - To come near or nearer.
Bear and approach are semantically related. in come nearer topic. In some cases you can use "Bear" instead a verb "Approach".
Bear
Bear verb - To bring forth from the womb.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- The former mentor of Ryumyo and attempts to do with China what Ryumyo did with Japan, but his more careful and reclusive approach has yet to bear the same fruits.
Source: Characters / Shadowrun - He becomes smitten with a female bear, but when he tries to approach her, she slaps him.
Source: Crazy Cultural Comparison -
The bear mother in MySims Kingdom follows you despite being a visitor, and does not maul you even though you approach her cub.
Source: Beary Friendly
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