come near

(verb) almost do or experience something. Synonyms: come near. Example: "She came near to screaming with fear."

(verb) move towards. Synonyms: approach, near, come on, go up, draw near, draw close, come near. Examples: "We were approaching our destination." "They are drawing near." "The enemy army came nearer and nearer."

(verb) come near in time. Synonyms: approach, come near. Examples: "Winter is approaching." "Approaching old age."