Synonyms: come close
Definition: nearly do something
Usage: She came close to quitting her job
Definition: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Usage: think before you act; We must move quickly; The governor should act on the new energy bill; The nanny acted quickly by grabbing the toddler and covering him with a wet towel
Synonyms: approximate, come close
Definition: be close or similar
Usage: Her results approximate my own
Similar words: resemble
Definition: appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
Usage: She resembles her mother very much; This paper resembles my own work