Learn English – Can we use the verb “arrive” with the preposition “to”

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I don't think the verb arrive can be used with the preposition to. I'm certain about it, but of course I had to come here, since I was reading news on Dailymail and in the news there was a sentence which seemed wrong to me:

…the man continues to lead her through the house reassuring her while
reminding her: 'No peeking!'When they arrive to the room where the
surprise is stored the man behind the camera begins to sing Happy
Birthday to Bianca at which point she removes her blindfold."

Best Answer

Your article is an example of incorrect usage. Arrive cannot be used with to.

Justification: To is a preposition of movement, and arrive does not show movement. You walk to, but do not arrive to.

Prepositions that can be used with arrive are at, in, and on.

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