come round
Britishverb
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to be restored to life or consciousness
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to change or modify one's mind or opinion
Example Sentences
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"It's come round my way, I'm very pleased and proud."
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2025
"Manu used to come round when we lived in Leeds for a little session together of food and stuff," says Ma'asi-White.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2025
Bradford was initially furious at the story, but with time said she'd "come round".
From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2024
The city authorities have come round to agreeing that the site can be developed for residential purposes, but it calls the current tenants illegal occupiers and says they need to leave before the development starts.
From BBC ● May 27, 2024
I thought perhaps it wouldn’t be such a bad thing—she would come round and I’d have it out with her.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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