Synonyms for

Arrives

Verb / ɜ:ˈaɪvz / Another word for arrives — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to reach a destination or a goal

Synonyms & similar words

arrive makeit come leave get getin gofar comes reaches approaches enters lands appears materializes alights

Synonyms by register

Formal

reaches attains completes

Informal

shows up turns up gets in

Literary

alights descends appears

Antonyms

departs leaves exits goes starts sets off

Common collocations

  • arrives on time
  • arrives late
  • arrives early
  • arrives at the station
  • arrives home
  • arrives in London
  • arrives safely

Word family

noun arrival
verb arrive
adjective arriving

Usage note

The verb 'arrive' is often followed by prepositions like 'at' (for a place) or 'in' (for a larger location like a city or country). For example, 'He arrives at the airport' or 'She arrives in Paris'.

Example sentences

  1. The bus arrives at the school at 8:30 am.
  2. My friend arrives at my house tomorrow.
  3. The package arrives in two days.
  4. The flight arrives on time.
  5. The mailman arrives every day at noon.

Quotes

  • Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit. - Conrad Hilton
  • The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things. - Albert Einstein

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