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To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible

To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer; The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near

To lay or place; to put (one thing to another); Resembling apples, apple-like

Suitable for a particular situation; to set aside for a specific purpose

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense

An earnest request or legal review; to attract or interest someone

To officially sanction; to have a positive opinion of

Close to but not exactly a particular number or amount

Clearly obvious; seeming true but not necessarily so

To officially assign someone to a position; to fix a time or place

Not suitable or proper for a particular situation

A desire to eat; any strong craving or longing

A person who formally applies for something

Clapping of hands to show approval

To clap hands in approval; to praise

Put into practical use; practical rather than theoretical

Taking something for one's own use; funds set aside for a purpose

Equipment or tools designed for a specific purpose; a complex system

Relevant or suitable to a particular situation

A person learning a trade under a skilled master

Clothing; to dress someone

Anxiety about the future; arrest of a suspect; understanding

To fill with horror or shock

To arrest someone; to understand; to anticipate with anxiety