Phrasal verb
come around to
Definition
phrasal verb. to change your opinion and finally agree with someone else's idea.
phrasal verb. to eventually accept or agree to an idea or opinion that one previously opposed or disliked; indicates a gradual shift in perspective.
Examples
“He finally came around to my way of thinking.”
“My parents didn't like the idea of me moving abroad, but they eventually came around to it.”
“Although the committee initially rejected the proposal, they came around to the chairman's vision after seeing the projected long-term benefits.”
Examples
simple
“He finally came around to my way of thinking.”
contextual
“My parents didn't like the idea of me moving abroad, but they eventually came around to it.”
complex
“Although the committee initially rejected the proposal, they came around to the chairman's vision after seeing the projected long-term benefits.”
Usage
usually followed by an idea, a plan, or a person's point of view.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'agree' to show the process of changing one's mind; the 'around' suggests a circular path from opposition to agreement.
Pitfall
She came around my idea.
She came around to my idea.
the preposition 'to' is essential to connect the change of mind to the specific idea or opinion.
Phrasal verb
Particles
around to
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
come + around + to + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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