verges

Definitions

Approaches closely to a state, condition, or action.

Edges, borders, or is on the boundary of something.

Examples

The garden path verges on a dense forest filled with ancient oak trees.

His behavior often verges on arrogance, even when he is trying to be helpful.

Synonyms

borders edges margins approaches nears fringes skirts

Antonyms

recedes departs retreats withdraws leaves diverges separates