to come round
4
3.7
- phrasal verb
- /kʌm raʊnd/
:
cambiar de opinión
- It took a while, but he eventually came round to the idea of changing the project's direction.
People did come round to our way of thinking.
- People did come round to our way of thinking.
Examples
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I'm sure you'll find Arthur will come round to the merits of compromise.
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In my world, companies are coming round to the idea that they are just as much broadcasters as TV companies and film studios.
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People did come round to our way of thinking.
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Barry came round to the idea of ice sculptures.
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After listening to the arguments, she finally came round to his way of thinking.
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Many members in the committee came round to support the new policy after the presentation.
Synonyms
81
4.1
To change your mind and accept something you first refused
6
5.1
To show a different opinion after you were against it before
Antonyms
How Convinced
390
3.9
∞
1.3
4
3.7
∞
1.1
52
5.7
318
2.5
Surface Forms
Morphology
come + round
The components 'come' (arrive) and 'round' (around/to a different position) give a loose, spatial metaphor of arriving at a new position, so part of the meaning is derivable. However, the specific sense 'be persuaded / change your opinion' is a metaphorical extension that is not fully predictable for a B1 learner without prior exposure, so it is only partially transparent.
Etymology
The phrasal verb come round may come from the simple picture of come and round, as if you walk around to the other side of something and see it in a new way. That's why when you 'come round' to someone's view, you 'change your mind' and often agree.