arrived; arriving
Definition of arrive
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: to reach a destination
The train arrived late.
b
: to make an appearance : to come upon the scene
The crowd became silent when the officers arrived.
2
: to be near in time : come
The moment has arrived.
3
informal
: to achieve success
After years of climbing the corporate ladder, he felt he had finally arrived.
arrive at
: to reach by effort or thought
arrived at a decision
arrivé
nounDefinition of arrivé (Entry 2 of 2)
: one who has risen rapidly to success, power, or fame
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The first known use of arrive was in the 15th century
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