come around
Third Person
comes around
Present Participle
coming around
Past Tense
came around
Past Participle
come around
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to completely change one's decision or opinion
- After hearing all the arguments, she finally came around and agreed to join us.
- At first, he was against the idea, but eventually, he came around and supported it.
- It took some time, but my parents eventually came around to accepting my career choice.
- The committee members initially had reservations, but they came around after reviewing the evidence.
- The public opinion has started to come around on the issue of climate change.
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to awaken from a state of unconsciousness
- After fainting, it took her a few minutes to come around and realize where she was.
- The patient was under anesthesia during the surgery but started to come around shortly after it was complete.
- He was knocked unconscious in the accident but gradually came around in the ambulance.
- It took a while for the boxer to come around after being knocked out in the ring.
- The hiker fell and hit his head, but he quickly came around and was able to continue the hike.
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to visit someone at their house or place
- They invited us to come around for dinner at their new house.
- Why don't you come around this weekend?We can catch up and have a chat.
- I'm planning to come around to your place tomorrow to return the book I borrowed.
- Our neighbors always come around for coffee and a chat on Sunday mornings.
- We should come around and surprise our friends with a visit while we're in town.
4
to occur at regular intervals
- The holidays come around every year, bringing joy and togetherness.
- The seasons come around in a predictable cycle: spring, summer, fall, and winter.
- The neighborhood block party comes around once a year, bringing the community together.
- The annual conference comes around in October, attracting industry professionals from around the world.
- The comet's appearance comes around every few decades, captivating astronomers and stargazers.
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