Approach and Engage

Approach

Approach verb - To come near or nearer.

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Engage and approach are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Engage" instead a verb "Approach".

Engage verb - To hold the attention of.

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Approach and engage are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Approach" instead a verb "Engage".

Nearby Words: engagement, engaging, engagingly

man	approach man	engage man
group	approach group	engage group
way	approach way	engage way
battle	approach battle	engage battle
Other words: target, opponent, player, enemy, humans, times, enemies, soldiers, targets.

As you approach the game's level cap, however, you'll find that it's easier (and nets you more XP) to drive to the battlefield, hop out of the Mako, and engage enemies on foot.

Source: Strong Flesh, Weak Steel
This is the exact reverse of their positions at the start of the first film, where Thor wanted to engage in war against Jotunheim and Odin wanted to take a diplomatic and peaceful approach.

Source: Film / Thor: The Dark World
Either Warrick can engage in "fun" bets with a buddy without a problem, or, considering this was one of the earlier seasons, the writers were letting their sometimes schizophrenic approach to characterisation show.

Source: Series / CSI

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