Synonyms of 'arrive'

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1 (verb) in the sense of come

Definition

to reach a place or destination

Fresh groups of guests arrived.

Synonyms

come

Two police officers came into the hall.

My brother's coming from Canada tomorrow.

appear

A woman appeared at the far end of the street.

enter

He entered and stood near the door.

turn up

He turned up on Christmas Day with a friend.

show up (informal)

Many workers failed to show up for work today.

materialize

He materialized at her side, notebook at the ready.

draw near

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Opposites

leave

retire

withdraw

disappear

exit

go away

vanish

depart

take (your) leave

pack your bags (informal)

2 (verb) in the sense of occur

Definition

to occur

They needed to be much further forward before winter arrived.

Synonyms

occur

The meeting occurred in secret.

happen

We cannot say for sure what will happen.

take place

Similar demonstrations also took place elsewhere.

ensue

A brief but violent scuffle ensued.

transpire (informal)

Nothing is known about what transpired at the meeting.

fall

Easter falls in early April.

befall

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3 (verb) in the sense of succeed

Definition

to attain success

(informal)

These are cars which show you've arrived.

Synonyms

succeed

the skills and qualities needed to succeed

make it (informal)

I have the talent to make it.

triumph

a symbol of good triumphing over evil

do well

thrive

Today his company continues to thrive.

flourish

The plant is flourishing particularly well.

be successful

make good

Both men are poor boys who have made good.

prosper

The high street banks continue to prosper.

cut it (informal)

reach the top

become famous

make the grade (informal)

get to the top

crack it (informal)

hit the jackpot (informal)

turn out well

make your mark (informal)

She made her mark in the film industry in the 1960s.

achieve recognition

do all right for yourself (informal)

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phrasal verb

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in the sense of appear

Definition

to come into sight

A woman appeared at the far end of the street.

Synonyms

come into view,

emerge,

occur,

attend,

surface,

come out,

turn out,

arise,

turn up,

be present,

loom,

show (informal),

issue,

develop,

arrive,

show up (informal),

come to light,

crop up (informal),

materialize,

come forth,

come into sight,

show your face

in the sense of ensue

Definition

to occur as a consequence

A brief but violent scuffle ensued.

Synonyms

follow,

result,

develop,

succeed,

proceed,

arise,

stem,

derive,

come after,

roll up,

issue,

befall,

flow,

come next,

come to pass (archaic),

supervene,

be consequent on,

turn out or up

in the sense of enter

Definition

to come or go into (a particular place)

He entered and stood near the door.

Synonyms

come or go in or into,

arrive,

set foot in somewhere,

cross the threshold of somewhere,

make an entrance

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tail or tale?

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