Source : WordNet®

come near
     v 1: almost do or experience something; "She came near to
          screaming with fear"
     2: move towards; "We were approaching our destination"; "They
        are drawing near"; "The enemy army came nearer and nearer"
        [syn: {approach}, {near}, {come on}, {go up}, {draw near},
         {draw close}]
     3: come near in time; "Winter is approaching"; "approaching old
        age" [syn: {approach}]