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arrive

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/əˈraɪv/ · ar-rive

to reach a particular place or achieve a certain state.

Meanings

verbformal

to reach a particular place or achieve a certain state.

کسی خاص جگہ یا حالت تک پہنچنا۔

پہنچنا

pahunchna

Synonyms

reachcomeget toپہنچناآنامقصد تک پہنچنا

Antonyms

departleaveexitروانہ ہوناچھوڑناجانا

Common Collocations

  • arrive at a conclusion
  • arrive on time
  • arrive early

Example Sentences

I will arrive at the airport by 4 PM.

میں شام 4 بجے ہوائی اڈے پر پہنچوں گا۔

main shaam 4 baje hawaai adde par pahunchon ga.

We expect them to arrive soon.

ہمیں جلد ان کے پہنچنے کی توقع ہے۔

humein jald un ke pahunchne ki tawaqqo hai.

Make sure to arrive early for the meeting.

یقین رکھیں کہ میٹنگ کے لیے جلد پہنچیں۔

yaqeen rakhain ke meeting ke liye jald pahunchain.

Easily Confused With

arrivee:An 'arrivee' is someone who has arrived at a destination, but 'arrive' is the action of reaching that destination.

Word Family

arrival
nounپہنچنا
arriving
verbپہنچتا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'arrive' as reaching your goal, like arriving at your destination.

Imagine a car arriving at a beautiful destination.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہ جانے کیوں دل کی حالت خراب ہے، یہاں تو کوئی آتا نہیں، جاتا نہیں۔

na jaane kyun dil ki haalath kharab hai, yahaan to koi aata nahi, jaata nahi.

I don’t know why the heart is in such a state, Here, no one comes, no one goes.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

وقت کا پابند رہو، کیونکہ جو آتا ہے وہ چلا جاتا ہے۔

waqt ka paaband raho, kyunke jo aata hai woh chala jata hai.

Be punctual, for what comes also goes.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "arriver" — to reach, come to

First known use: 14th century

The word 'arrive' entered the English language from Old French in the late 14th century. Its usage has remained consistent, primarily indicating the act of reaching a destination.