Bring around

verb

Persuade someone to change their opinion or decision.

He was able to bring around the committee to his way of thinking.
Visual representation of "bring around" - Persuade someone to change their opinion or decision

Often appears as...

  • bring someone around
  • bring around the idea
verb

Restore consciousness or other signs of life to someone who is unconscious or appears dead.

The paramedics were quick to bring around the accident victim.
Visual representation of "bring around" - Restore consciousness or other signs of life to someone who is unconscious or appears dead

Often appears as...

  • bring around a victim
  • bring around an unconscious person
verb

Persuade someone to change their opinion or decision.

He was able to bring around the committee to his way of thinking.
Visual representation of "bring around" - Persuade someone to change their opinion or decision

Often appears as...

  • bring someone around
  • bring around the idea
verb

Restore consciousness or other signs of life to someone who is unconscious or appears dead.

The paramedics were quick to bring around the accident victim.
Visual representation of "bring around" - Restore consciousness or other signs of life to someone who is unconscious or appears dead

Often appears as...

  • bring around a victim
  • bring around an unconscious person
Definition 1 of 2
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Change of Heart

Used when someone is convinced to rethink their stance or opinion on an issue.

Illustration for Change of Heart
After much debate, I was able to bring my friend around to supporting the project.
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Gradual Persuasion

Suggests a process, where convincing occurs over time, not instantly.

Illustration for Gradual Persuasion
It took weeks, but we finally brought him around to our point of view.
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Positive Connotation

Often implies a constructive or beneficial change in opinion or decision.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Her speech brought the audience around to understanding the importance of conservation.
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Change of Heart

Used when someone is convinced to rethink their stance or opinion on an issue.

Illustration for Change of Heart
After much debate, I was able to bring my friend around to supporting the project.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Gradual Persuasion

Suggests a process, where convincing occurs over time, not instantly.

Illustration for Gradual Persuasion
It took weeks, but we finally brought him around to our point of view.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Connotation

Often implies a constructive or beneficial change in opinion or decision.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Her speech brought the audience around to understanding the importance of conservation.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Change of Heart

Used when someone is convinced to rethink their stance or opinion on an issue.

Illustration for Change of Heart
After much debate, I was able to bring my friend around to supporting the project.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Gradual Persuasion

Suggests a process, where convincing occurs over time, not instantly.

Illustration for Gradual Persuasion
It took weeks, but we finally brought him around to our point of view.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Connotation

Often implies a constructive or beneficial change in opinion or decision.

Illustration for Positive Connotation
Her speech brought the audience around to understanding the importance of conservation.
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