arriver

[uh-rahyv]

arriver Definition

• 1. to reach a destination or goal
• 2. to happen or occur

Using arriver: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "arriver" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We will arrive at the airport in an hour.

• Example

  I hope my package will arrive soon.

• Example

  The train arrived on time.

• Example

  The moment of truth has finally arrived.

• Example

  Winter has arrived early this year.

arriver Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for arriver

• reach
• attain
• occur
• happen
• come to
• take place

Phrases with arriver

• arrive at a decision

  to make a decision after careful consideration

  Example

  After much discussion, we finally arrived at a decision.

• arrive on the scene

  to arrive at the place where something is happening

  Example

  The police arrived on the scene just as the thief was making his escape.

• arrive in style

  to arrive at a place in an impressive or fashionable way

  Example

  The celebrity arrived in style, stepping out of a limousine and waving to the crowd.

Origins of arriver

from French 'arriver', meaning 'to arrive'

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Summary: arriver in Brief

'Arriver' [uh-rahyv] is a verb that means to reach a destination or goal, or to happen or occur. Examples include 'We will arrive at the airport in an hour' and 'Winter has arrived early this year.' Phrases like 'arrive at a decision' and 'arrive in style' use 'arrive' to denote reaching a decision or arriving in an impressive way, respectively.