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

El Grito Chicago is expected to bring around 17,000 people per day to Grant Park this weekend for food, fun and live entertainment. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

The River District ultimately will bring around 5,000 homes, market rate and affordable apartments, millions of square feet of office space, half a million square feet of retail and 1,000 hotel rooms. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

After the trial, it was rumored that the jury had initially been split 9-3 for acquittal, and that the minority was brought around by the expert testimony. — Louis Menand, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

Inside the Fed, Warsh will need to bring around a committee of interest-rate voters who are alarmed by the risk of resurgent inflation. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 13 May 2026

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