bring around
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle around
Meanings
Help someone wake up again after fainting or a medical procedure
Why “around”? A person becomes conscious again after fainting or a medical procedure.
“The nurse brought him around after he fainted.”
“The smell of coffee brought her around.”
Persuade someone to change their opinion
Why “around”? A person changes from resisting an idea to accepting it.
“She brought him around to her view.”
“The coach brought the parents around.”
Don't confuse with
Bring around means help someone wake up again after fainting or a medical procedure. Bring through means help someone survive a difficult time.
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bring through
A contrast learners often mix up
Help someone survive a difficult time
come around
Same around pattern: recovery
Visit someone at their home; Regain consciousness after fainting or anaesthesia; Eventually agree to or accept an idea; (of an event) recur on a regular schedule
bring about
Same base verb: bring
Cause something to happen
bring along
Same base verb: bring
Take someone or something with you
bring back
Same base verb: bring
Return with someone or something to the original place; Cause memories to return to the mind; Reintroduce a custom, law or product
bring down
Same base verb: bring
Cause something to fall or land; Make something lower in level or amount; Cause a government or leader to lose power; Make someone feel sad or depressed
bring forth
Same base verb: bring
Produce or cause something to appear
bring forward
Same base verb: bring
Move an event to an earlier time or date; Present information or an idea for people to consider
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