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bring around

/brɪŋ əˌraʊnd/
/brɪŋ əˈraʊnd/
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Other forms: brought around; bringing around; brings around

Definitions of bring around
  1. verb
    cause to adopt an opinion or course of action
    synonyms: bring round
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    type of:
    persuade
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
  2. verb
    return to consciousness
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    types:
    resuscitate, revive
    cause to regain consciousness
    boot, bring up, reboot
    cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes
    raise, resurrect, upraise
    cause to become alive again
    type of:
    arouse, awaken, rouse, wake, wake up, waken
    cause to become awake or conscious
  3. verb
    provide a cure for, make healthy again
    synonyms: cure, heal
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    types:
    recuperate
    restore to good health or strength
    type of:
    aid, help
    improve the condition of
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