arrive

ar·rive

verb \ə-ˈrīv\

ar·rivedar·riv·ing

Definition of ARRIVE

intransitive verb

1

a : to reach a destination b : to make an appearance <the guests have arrived>

2

a archaic : happen b : to be near in time : come <the moment has arrived>

3

: to achieve success

— ar·riv·er noun

— arrive at

: to reach by effort or thought <arrived at a decision>

Examples of ARRIVE

1. He arrived home at six o'clock.
2. We had some dinner before arriving at the station.
3. When do you expect them to arrive in Boston?
4. Their flight is due to arrive at 11:30.
5. The train from New York is now arriving.
6. They arrived late at the party.
7. The mail hasn't arrived yet.
8. The new version of the software has finally arrived in stores.
9. There's always a lot to do when spring arrives.
10. When is their baby expected to arrive?

Origin of ARRIVE

Middle English ariven, from Anglo-French ariver, from Vulgar Latin *arripare to come to shore, from Latin ad- + ripa shore — more at rive

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to ARRIVE

Synonyms: appear, come, get in, get through, land, show up, turn up

Antonyms: go, leave

Related Words: fetch, hit, make, reach; pull in, touch down; debark, disembark; barge (in), blow in, breeze (in), burst (in or into), waltz (in); check in, clock (in)

Near Antonyms: check out, clock (out); flee, vamoose

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