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come round

verb

Definition of come round 

intransitive verb

1 : to change direction

2 : to return to a former condition especially : come to sense 1

3 : to accede to a particular opinion or course of action you'll come round to our side eventually

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Synonyms & Antonyms for come round

Synonyms

accede, acquiesce, agree, assent, consent, subscribe

Antonyms

dissent

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Examples of come round in a Sentence

the medic waved smelling salts under his nose until he came round she's cool to the idea right now, but sooner or later she'll come round

First Known Use of come round

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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