Arrive — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ə-ˈrīv/ (verb) /ˌa-ri-ˈvā/ (noun) ar·rive

Meaning & Definition of Arrive

Arrive (verb)

  1. to reach a destination
  2. to make an appearance, to come upon the scene
  3. to be near in time, come

Arrive (noun)

  1. one who has risen rapidly to success, power, or fame

Arrive (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to get to a destination

    "when will the guests arrive?"

    similar: appear, come, get in, get through, land, show up, turn up
    related: 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)
    opposite: go, leave
    near: check out, clock (out), flee, vamoose

  2. to reach a desired level of accomplishment

    "the actress knew she'd arrived when she received an Oscar nomination"

    similar: flourish, prosper, succeed, thrive, come into one's own, cut it, cut the mustard, get ahead, get somewhere, get there, hack it, hit it big, make good, make it, make one's mark, make the grade
    related: prevail, triumph, win, excel
    opposite: fail
    near: flounder, struggle

Arrive (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in comer

    similar: comer, arriviste, nouveau riche, parvenu, upstart, adventurer, snob, social climber, fat cat, moneybags, nabob

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Arrive

The most common words with a similar meaning to Arrive:

appear, come, get in, get through, land, show up, turn up, flourish, prosper, succeed, thrive, come into one's own, cut it, cut the mustard, get ahead, get somewhere, get there, hack it, hit it big, make good, make it, make one's mark, make the grade, comer, arriviste, nouveau riche, parvenu, upstart, adventurer, snob, social climber, fat cat, moneybags, nabob

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Arrive

Words with the opposite meaning of Arrive:

go, leave, fail

Related Words for Arrive

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), prevail, triumph, win, excel

Near Antonyms of Arrive

check out, clock (out), flee, vamoose, flounder, struggle

Word Forms of Arrive

Inflections: arrived, arriving

Derived words: arriver (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Arrive

Middle English ariven, arriven "to reach the end of a journey by sea, disembark, reach a destination," borrowed from Anglo-French ariver, arriver "to bring (a person, a ship) to shore, to reach a destination by ship, disembark" (also continental Old French), going back to Vulgar Latin *arrīpāre, parasynthetic derivative from Latin ad rīpam "up to the shore, at the shore" from ad "to, at" + rīpam, accusative of rīpa "bank, shore"; (sense 3) borrowed from French arriver (attested in this sense since the 18th century) at:1, river

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Arrive

Words & Phrases Containing Arrive

arrive at

Frequently Asked Questions about Arrive

What does "Arrive" mean?

"Arrive" means to reach a destination. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to reach a destination. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Arrive"?

Other words for "Arrive" include appear, come, get in, get through, land, show up, turn up and flourish. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Arrive" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Arrive"?

There are 53 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Arrive". Common alternatives include appear, come, get in, get through, land, show up, turn up, flourish, prosper and succeed.

What is the opposite of "Arrive"?

Antonyms of "Arrive" include go, leave and fail. Near antonyms include check out, clock (out), flee and vamoose.

How do you use "Arrive" in a sentence?

Examples of "Arrive" in a sentence: "when will the guests arrive?"; "the actress knew she'd arrived when she received an Oscar nomination".

Is "Arrive" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Arrive" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

Is "Arrive" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Arrive" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Arrive"?

"Arrive" is pronounced /ə-ˈrīv/ as a verb and /ˌa-ri-ˈvā/ as a noun and divided into syllables as ar·rive.