No. 7,085 in Catalan
acostar
"Acostar" means "to bring closer" or "to approach" in English.
In a sentence
Va acostar la cadira a la taula.
He moved the chair closer to the table.
The verb 'acostar' is used to describe physically moving an object closer to another.
Quan el nen es va acostar a la finestra, va veure passar un ocell.
When the child approached the window, they saw a bird passing by.
Here, 'acostar' means to physically approach or come closer to something or someone.
Hem d'acostar el coneixement científic als més joves.
We need to bring scientific knowledge closer to the younger generations.
'Acostar' is used figuratively to mean making something more accessible or relatable.
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