To arrive
Example: She arrives at the airport early in morning
Definition
"To arrive" means to reach a place at the end of a journey or a period of travel. It is commonly used to indicate the moment someone or something gets to a specific destination, such as when 'she arrives at the airport early in the morning.'
Etymology
The verb "to arrive" comes from the Old French word 'arriver,' which itself derives from the Late Latin 'ad rīpam,' meaning 'to the riverbank.' Originally, it referred to reaching a shore or landing place. Did you know that its maritime roots highlight the importance of travel and arrival by water in ancient times?
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"To arrive" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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