bring around

verb

brought around; bringing around; brings around

transitive verb

1

: to restore to consciousness : revive

2

: persuade

Synonyms of bring around

• convince
• persuade
• satisfy
• bring
• get
• win (over)

Examples of bring around in a Sentence

an airtight argument is the only thing that will ever bring him around

Recent Examples on the Web

According to the release, the new distribution center in Franklin would bring around 430 full-time jobs to Kentucky. —Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Dec. 2025

McMann and Ferrara said the macroeconomic environment has brought around a unique opportunity to invest in technologies to empower the future of work. —Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025

Concern for their rising electricity bills brought around 100 people to a public hearing in Lawrence over AES's proposal to increase costs further. —Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025

The military offensive has also brought around half-a-million protesters out onto the streets of Israel to urge Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire deal that would free the remaining hostages. —Molly Hunter, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for bring around

• aboveground
• battleground
• belowground
• paperbound
• turnaround
• ultrasound
• underground
• wraparound
• abound
• aground
• astound
• background