went towards
Moved in direction
Went towards describes movement in the direction of something without necessarily reaching it.
The phrase emphasizes trajectory rather than arrival: She went towards the door but stopped halfway.
It can also describe allocation or contribution: Most of the budget went towards salaries.
Figuratively, it captures effort or progress directed at a goal: His research went towards proving the theory.
- approachedMoved toward something
- gravitatedWas naturally attracted toward
- nearedCame closer to
- aimedDirected at something
- progressedMoved toward completion
made headway · move · advance · proceeded · converged · traveled · headed · closed in · navigated · marched · ventured · depart · journeyed · trekked · pursued · tended · reached out · engaged