BRING AROUND Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

bring around

verb

as in to convince

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest request an airtight argument is the only thing that will ever bring him around

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Recent Examples of bring around La Cocina serves fresh Mexican food on the sand and brings around a plate of gratis black bean tacos at lunch time, Buena Onda plates Spanish tapas in a set-back cove on the edge of the resort, and Toppu is perched in the mountains of Mandarina, emphasizing Japanese fine dining. —

Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026 Part of global end-to-end textile company Alpine Group, Paradise Textiles will bring around 1,200 jobs to the Amreya Public Free Zone in Alexandria in an effort to strengthen Egypt’s position as a responsible textile manufacturing center. —

Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2026 The initial move brought around 35 brands to Mexico for the first time, including Isima by Shakira, Peach & Lily, Orebella, Ulta Beauty Collection, Morphe, Bubble, about-face, Ouai, Half Magic and Kitsch. —

Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026 Thursday and Friday A third storm system is set to arrive in the Los Angeles region Thursday, bringing around a quarter of an inch to half an inch of rain in the coast and valley areas and up to an inch in the mountains. —

Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring around

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Notes Sherman Oaks Notre Dame has been able to convince standout safety and top athlete Tahj Skinner to play quarterback this season.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026
They were saved at the last minute by the owner of the mill, who convinced the arriving American army of their worth.

— Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 28 June 2026

Definition of convince

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Since Mary Grace’s death, her parents have poured their energy into persuading lawmakers to make camps safer by banning cabins in active flood plains, mandating 24-7 weather monitoring and requiring rigorous annual evacuation training.

— Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Marketing and communications professionals rely on language to inform, persuade and connect with audiences.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of persuade

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If there isn't enough money to satisfy every creditor, state probate laws determine the order in which claims are paid.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 30 June 2026
The Justices ruled the president cannot redefine birthright citizenship, and all children who are born in the United States, whether their parents are in the country legally or not, satisfy citizenship requirements in the 14th amendment.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 30 June 2026

Definition of satisfy

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Both wore Portugal flags and brought the patience required for World Cup logistics, where getting to the stadium is an extended — and often pricey — process.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 June 2026
In 1980, Brown founded Black College Day, attracting 18,000 students to help bring attention to historically Black colleges and universities and encourage students to consider those institutions.

— Terry Collins, USA Today, 28 June 2026