A.bringing to, πρὸς τὴν τῆς τροφῆς π. for the purpose of bringing the food to the mouth, Arist.PA687b26; “οἰκοδόμῳ εἰς π. πλίνθου” PCair.Zen.176.14 (iii B.C.).
2. bringing up, μηχανημάτων, ὀργάνων, Plb.1.48.2 (pl.), 14.10.9(pl.); ποιεῖσθαι τὴν π., much like our phrase 'to make approaches', Id.9.41.1.
3. a bringing over, acquisition, “ξυμμάχων” Th.1.82; ἐκ π. φίλος a friend under compulsion, D.23.174 (“ἐκ προαγωγῆς” Harp.).
4. administering or taking of medicine, Phld.Ir.p.44 W.(pl.), Dsc.4.148.
II. solemn approach, as at festivals or in supplication, Hdt.2.58(pl.).
2. approach, access, introduction to a person, esp. to a king's presence, X.Cyr.7.5.45, cf. Ep.Rom.5.2, Ep.Eph.2.18, etc.
4. attack, Aen.Tact. 10.23(pl.).
5. addition, of food, opp. ἀφαίρεσις, Hp.Insomn.89; “ἐκ προσαγωγῆς” by gradual additions, gradually, Id.Acut.11, Thphr. HP3.10.5, etc.; opp. ἀθρόος, Arist.Pol.1308b16; ἐκ π. καὶ κατὰ μικρόν ib.1306b14, cf. 1315a13; opp. ἐξαίφνης, Id.Mete.368a7; τόποι ὑψηλοὶ ἐκ π. rising gradually to a height, ib.350b22.
III. accession, addition, Epicur.Fr.190.
2. increase of rent, PTeb.72.449 (ii B. C.).
IV. surface of a stone intended for application to another, IG22.244.102 (pl.).