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arrive at

/əˈraɪv æt/
/əˈraɪv æt/
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Other forms: arrived at; arriving at; arrives at

Definitions of arrive at
  1. verb
    reach a destination, either real or abstract
    synonyms: attain, gain, hit, make, reach
    make
    reach in time
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    types:
    catch up
    reach the point where one should be after a delay
    scale, surmount
    reach the highest point of
    access, get at
    reach or gain access to
    bottom out
    reach the low point
    peak, top out
    to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity
    breast, summit
    reach the summit (of a mountain)
    top
    reach or ascend the top of
    make
    reach in time
    find
    succeed in reaching; arrive at
    culminate
    reach the highest altitude or the meridian, of a celestial body
    come through, get through
    succeed in reaching a real or abstract destination after overcoming problems
    ground, run aground
    hit or reach the ground
    come back
    even the score, in sports
    crest
    reach a high point
Pronunciation
US
/əˈraɪv æt/
UK
/əˈraɪv æt/
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