bring around

bring around

verb

Definition of BRING AROUND

transitive verb

1

: to restore to consciousness : revive

2

: persuade

Examples of BRING AROUND

1. <an airtight argument is the only thing that will ever bring him around>

First Known Use of BRING AROUND

1862

Related to BRING AROUND

Synonyms: argue, bring, persuade, convert, convince, gain, get, induce, move, prevail (on or upon), satisfy, talk (into), win (over)

Related Words: blandish, blarney, cajole, coax, entreat, exhort, fast-talk, urge, wheedle; allure, beguile, lead on, lure, seduce, snow, tempt; brainwash, overpersuade; incline, influence, move, prompt, sell, sway; attract, draw, entice, interest; chew over, converse, debate, discuss, dispute, hash (over), moot; reason (with)

Near Antonyms: deter, discourage, dissuade, unsell

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Rhymes with BRING AROUND

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