bring around

verb

brought around; bringing around; brings around

transitive verb

1
: to restore to consciousness : revive
2

Examples of bring around in a Sentence

an airtight argument is the only thing that will ever bring him around
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That suggests that this is pre-cleared, so to speak: Most everyone with power who would be able to say no has already been consulted and brought around to a yes. Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2024 The exhibition, slated for October 2025, could bring around 10,000 to 12,000 attendees, based on recent numbers for the San Francisco events. Russ Wiles, The Arizona Republic, 24 Sep. 2024 Swift’s endorsement post of the Democratic candidates brought around 400,000 people to the Vote.gov registration website in the following days. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2024 Her presence dictates the seasons as Demeter brings around the harvest when her daughter is with her. Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bring around 

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring around was in 1862

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“Bring around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20around. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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