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33+ Words that rhyme with arrive

Arrive is a 2-syllable word with 33 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are drive, alive, survive. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of arrive

verb
  1. reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress; "She arrived home at 7 o'clock"; "She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight"
  2. succeed in a big way; get to the top; "After he published his book, he had arrived"; "I don't know whether I can make it in science!"; "You will go far, my boy!"

1 syllable

2 syllables

3 syllables

Examples of "arrive" in lyrics

See how arrive is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "We shuttin down the microphone as soon we arrive"
    Aceyalone f/ Riddlore — Find Out
  • "Roll out the red carpet when I arrive"
    Aceyalone f/ Riddlore, Self-Jupiter — So Much Pain
  • "Nobody gets out alive till the cops arrive"
    Akbar — Hot Ya Hot

What do these rhymes mean?

alive
possessing life; "the happiest person alive"; "the nerve is alive"; "doctors are working hard to keep him alive
derive
reason by deduction; establish by deduction obtain; "derive pleasure from one's garden" come from
drive
the act of applying force to propel something
revive
cause to regain consciousness; "The doctors revived the comatose man" give new life or energy to
survive
continue to live through hardship or adversity; "We went without water and food for 3 days

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "arrive" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like drive, alive, survive create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "arrive" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with arrive?
Words that rhyme with arrive include: drive, alive, survive, derive, revive, strive, thrive, connive, deprive, contrive, and 23 more.
How many syllables does arrive have?
Arrive has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with arrive?
There are 33 words that rhyme with arrive: 33 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for arrive in a song?
The strongest rhymes for arrive in songwriting are drive, alive, survive. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with arrive?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with arrive include drive, alive, survive, derive, revive. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: drive, strive; 1-syllable: alive, survive; 2-syllable: nosedive, overdrive. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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