draw near (intrans.) Copy link Outline 1. apprŏpinquo, prope accēdo ad2. (of time only) appĕto, 33. insto, stĭti, 1 • draw near (intrans.): 1. apprŏpinquo, prope accēdo ad: v. to approach. 2. (of time only) appĕto, 3: spring was now d.ing near, jam ver appetebat, Liv. 3. insto, stĭti, 1: the games are d.ing near, ins. ludi, Cic.