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come around to

phr. v..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford

phr. v.. to change your opinion and finally agree with someone else's idea.

phr. v.. to eventually accept or agree to an idea or opinion that one previously opposed or disliked; indicates a gradual shift in perspective.


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.

Particles
around to
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
come + around + to + object
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.

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