Annähern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Annähern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to approach", "to draw near" or "to come closer".

Essential properties of "annähern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: annähern
  • Simple past: näherte an
  • Participle: angenähert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "annähern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To approach something or someone"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen uns der Lösung des Problems annähern.We must approach the solution to the problem.
  2. Er versucht, sich seinen Kollegen anzunähern.He tries to approach his colleagues.
  3. Die beiden Länder nähern sich politisch an.The two countries are politically approaching each other.

2.) "To make something more similar"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Wir müssen die beiden Konzepte annähern.We must align the two concepts.
  2. Die Farben wurden einander angeglichen.The colors were approximated to each other.
  3. Er nähert seine Arbeit der des Meisters an.He approximates his work to that of the master.
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