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arrive

1 of 1verb
/əˈraɪv/
Forms:arrives,arriving,arrived,arrived
1

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

A2
  • After a long flight, we finally arrived in Paris.
  • The train is scheduled to arrive at the station in just a few minutes.
  • The delivery truck is expected to arrive at our doorstep by noon with the package.
  • The bus will arrive at the terminal shortly.
  • We left early to ensure we would arrive at the concert venue before the performance began.
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2

to come into occurrence at a specific time

  • The deadline for the project arrived sooner than expected, creating a rush to complete it.
  • The long-awaited moment arrived when she finally announced her engagement.
  • The festival arrived with a vibrant display of music and dance that transformed the town.
  • The deadline for the project arrives next week, so we need to start preparing now.
  • Winter arrived with the first snowfall, blanketing the landscape in white.
3

to achieve success, recognition, or a notable position

  • After years of hard work and dedication, the talented artist finally arrived in the art world.
  • With consistent performances and critical acclaim, the aspiring actor finally arrived.
  • The author, after years of writing and rejection, finally arrived as a published novelist.
  • The singer, with their unique voice and style, eventually arrived in the music industry.