arrive
a
ə
ē
rrive
ˈraɪv
raiv
/əˈraɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "arrive"in English

to arrive
01

to reach a location, particularly as an end to a journey

Intransitive: to arrive somewhere
to arrive definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
movement verb
regular
present tense
arrive
3rd person singular
arrives
present participle
arriving
past simple
arrived
past participle
arrived
Examples
After a long flight, we finally arrived in Paris.
02

to come into occurrence at a specific time

Intransitive: to arrive | to arrive point in time
Examples
The deadline for the project arrived sooner than expected, creating a rush to complete it.
03

to achieve success, recognition, or a notable position

Intransitive
Examples
After years of hard work and dedication, the talented artist finally arrived in the art world.
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