Guide 69 / 200 6 swaps Formal register
Professional words for “come”
Five verbs for arriving, attending, or presenting yourself.
i · When it mattersTwo lines, no filler
"Come" is the neutral default. Formal invitations and reports prefer verbs that specify the mode — attend for events, proceed for queues, appear for legal contexts.
ii · The swaps6 ways
- 01Arrive neutral
reach a destination
The delegation arrived on Tuesday morning.
- 02Attend formal
be present at an event
Attend the AGM on the 14th.
- 03Join neutral
add to a gathering
Join the call at 3 p.m.
- 04Present oneself formal
formal arrival
Present yourself at reception on arrival.
- 05Appear formal
formal/legal presence
Appear before the committee.
- 06Report formal
military/administrative
Report to the duty officer by 0800.