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    Arrive

    /əˈraɪv/

    Meaning & Definition

    verb
    to reach a specified place or destination.
    We will arrive at the station by 3 PM.
    to come to a conclusion or decision after consideration.
    After hours of debate, they managed to arrive at a consensus.
    to happen or occur, especially at a designated time.
    The moment we arrive at sunset, the sky will be breathtaking.

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French 'ariver', based on Latin 'arripare', from 'ad-' meaning 'to' + 'ripa' meaning 'bank, shore'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    arrive on time
    to reach a place by the expected or required time.
    arrive at a conclusion
    to reach a decision or judgment about something.
    arrive at the scene
    to get to a particular location, especially when something important is happening.

    Related Words

    arrival
    the act of coming to a place.
    arriving
    the present participle of arrive.
    arrived
    the past tense of arrive.

    Slang Meanings

    showing up or attending an event.
    They really arrived for the party last night!
    to reach a level of success or recognition.
    He finally arrived after landing that big role in a movie.