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arrive Antonyms
Opposite of arrive
Because the opposite of arrive shifts with each meaning, the 17 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To reach a place or destination at the end of a journey or stage in a journey.
Usage Example
"The morning train is scheduled to depart at the central station by nine o'clock."
Strongest
depart
leave
set off
Strong
set out
head out
go
pull out
• verb (Context 2)
To come into existence, occur, or begin to be used (of a time, event, or new development).
Usage Example
"When spring finally arrives, the valley fills with blooming wildflowers."
Strongest
pass
end
Strong
depart
cease
fade
vanish
• verb (Context 3)
To reach a conclusion, decision, or result after deliberation or effort (used with 'at').
Usage Example
"After hours of careful discussion, the committee arrived at a unanimous decision."
Strong
abandon
miss
• verb (Context 4)
To achieve recognized success, fame, or social standing.
Usage Example
"After her debut novel won the national prize, she felt she had truly arrived as an author."
Strongest
fail
flop
Strong
flounder
Similar words to arrive
Words similar to arrive shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
reach
make it
come to
come
get in
succeed
turn up
show up
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Arrive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/arrive