Arrive
/əˈraɪv/noun
To reach a destination or a particular point in time.
Did you know?In medieval times, the term 'arrive' was often linked to bringing something to shore, evoking images of ships returning with treasures from distant lands.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
ad-ripare
“to reach the shore”
Old French
Old French
arriver
“to come to land or port”
Middle English
Middle English
arive
“to come to a place or destination”
Modern English
English
arrive
“to reach a place or point in time, especially after a journey.”