Arrive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈɹaɪv/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Arrive is a verb meaning (intransitive, copulative) To reach; to get to a certain place.
Meaning
(intransitive, copulative) To reach; to get to a certain place.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To obtain a level of success or fame; to succeed.
- (intransitive) To come; said of time.
- (intransitive) To happen or occur.
- (intransitive, often vulgar, slang, chiefly UK, Ireland) To achieve orgasm; to cum; to ejaculate.
- (transitive, archaic) To reach; to come to.
- (intransitive, obsolete) To bring to shore.
Example Sentences
He arrived home for two days.
Ere he arrive the happy isle.
He had finally arrived on Broadway.
The time has arrived for us to depart.
Word Forms
- arrives
- arriving
- arrived
Synonyms for arrive
Depending on context, synonyms include get, come, get in.
Antonyms for arrive
Common opposites include depart, leave.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include come, get, get in, arrival, coming, achieve.
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