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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But this brings around the third way that Israel’s war-making seems currently unjust. Ross Douthat, Mercury News, 31 July 2025 The likelihood of elevated inflation for a few years is there, but 5% inflation is not going to bring around South American, Turkish or post-WW2-style fiat debasement. Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025 Furthermore, once the cart passes them, used rollers need to be continually brought around to the front of the line to keep the cargo moving. Kai James, JSTOR Daily, 3 July 2025 While the company’s massive January event — billed as the world’s largest collector car auction — typically brings around 4,500 vehicles offered over 13 days, the July auction spans four days and brings about 1,500 vehicles to Osceola Heritage Park. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025 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 5 Aug. 2025.

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