Arrive meaning

What does “arrive” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“arrive” is a verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress.

arrive

verb

  1. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

    “She arrived home at 7 o'clock”

    “She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight”

    Synonymsgetcome
    Oppositesleave
  2. succeed in a big way; get to the top

    “After he published his book, he had arrived”

    “I don't know whether I can make it in science!”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University