bring round en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(transitive) To bring something when coming.
Can you bring round some beer when you come tonight?
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(idiomatic, transitive) To resuscitate; to cause to regain consciousness.
We thought he was going to die, but the doctors managed to bring him round.
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(idiomatic, transitive) To change someone's opinion or point of view.
She was opposed to the new housing development, but we eventually brought her round.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bringing round | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| brought round | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| brought round | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| brings round | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Synonyms
rouse · procure · persuade · cry · talk over · bring round · wake up · pimp · draw · convict · influence · prevail upon · awaken · convince · persuade · gain over · talk around · waken · roust · awake · wash with · uprouse · push · win over · knock up · suade · arouse · revive · wake · bring round · wake up