Definitions

come around

VERB

acquiesce

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accede cave in comply concur conform give in go along

STRONG

accept accommodate adapt adjust agree allow approve buy consent ditto jibe okay pass reconcile set submit subscribe yield

WEAK

bow to come across cry uncle cut a deal give out play ball roll over and play dead say uncle shake on yes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny differ oppose refuse reject

STRONG

decline disagree disallow disapprove disarrange disorder dispute dissent dissuade hinder prevent protest resist unfit unsuit veto

WEAK

object

VERB

adapt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acclimate accommodate accustom alter comply conform fit modify prepare readjust revise shape suit tailor

STRONG

change familiarize fashion habituate harmonize make match qualify reconcile remodel square

WEAK

get act together get used to grow used to play the game roll with punches shape up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

neglect refuse reject

STRONG

disagree

WEAK

disarrange dislocate disorder disturb unfit

VERB

comply

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquiesce adhere to give in give up obey observe quit satisfy submit

STRONG

accede accord defer discharge ditto fold fulfill keep mind perform respect yield

WEAK

agree to cave in conform to consent to cry uncle don't make waves don't rock the boat fit in give out go along with go with the flow knuckle to knuckle under play ball play the game put out roll over and play dead shape up stay in line straighten up throw in towel toss it in yes one

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disobey dissuade

STRONG

condemn deny disallow disapprove fail ignore neglect oppose prevent refuse withhold

WEAK

decline rebuff reject resist

VERB

contract

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agree buy negotiate owe settle sign up undertake

STRONG

adjust arrange assent bargain bound circumscribe clinch close commit consent covenant dicker engage initial ink limit obligate pact pledge promise set stipulate

WEAK

accept offer become indebted enter into firm a deal give one's word go along with hammer out deal it's a deal make terms put in writing shake hands on it sign for sign papers swear to work out details

Antonyms

STRONG

break confuse derange disagree disapprove disarrange discourage disorder disorganize dissent end free let go open refuse reject release

WEAK

amplify break off dilate enlarge expand extend give increase lengthen spread stretch

VERB

grant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept accord allocate allot assign award bestow cede donate give invest permit transfer

STRONG

accede acknowledge acquiesce admit assume avow bless concede confer convey drop impart own present profess relinquish stake suppose surrender transmit vouchsafe yield

WEAK

agree to come across come through consent to gift with give a thumbs-up give in give out give the nod go along with own up shake on sign off on sign on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

deny disagree disallow fight hold keep refuse reject take withhold

STRONG

conceal condemn contradict disapprove disavow dispute dissent hide protest refrain renounce repudiate veto

VERB

improve

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advance better boost correct develop enhance help increase lift progress promote raise recover reform revamp revise rise upgrade

STRONG

ameliorate amend augment civilize convalesce cultivate edit elevate emend meliorate mend polish purify rally rectify recuperate refine sharpen skyrocket update

WEAK

doctor up gain ground look up make strides perk up pick up set right shape up straighten out take off touch up turn the corner

Antonyms

STRONGEST

blow decline decrease demote depress descend deteriorate diminish drop halt hinder hurt lessen lose lower recede reduce repress retreat retrogress stop worsen

STRONG

corrupt damage destroy dirty dull pollute ruin weaken

WEAK

harm injure

VERB

oblige

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accommodate gratify please

STRONG

aid assist avail benefit contribute favor help indulge profit serve

WEAK

bend over backward convenience don't make waves fill the bill fit in go fifty-fifty grin and bear it make a deal make room meet halfway put oneself out roll with it swim with the tide take it toe the mark

Antonyms

STRONGEST

annoy disturb frustrate upset

STRONG

block counteract harm hinder hurt injure obstruct stop take thwart

WEAK

be mean let off

VERB

rally

Synonyms

STRONG

enliven improve invigorate recover recuperate refresh surge

WEAK

bounce back brace up come along come from behind get act together get back in shape get better get second wind grow stronger make a comeback perk up pick up pull through regain strength shape up snap out of it turn around turn things around

Antonyms

STRONG

bore damage decline deteriorate dull enervate worsen

WEAK

disperse divide lose regress scatter weaken

VERB

reanimate

Synonyms

STRONG

animate arouse awaken brighten cheer comfort console encourage energize enkindle enliven exhilarate gladden inspirit invigorate overcome please quicken rally reactivate reawaken recondition recover refresh rejuvenate rekindle relieve renew renovate repair restore resurrect resuscitate revitalize revivify rouse solace strengthen

WEAK

bounce back breathe new life into bring around bring to come to life make whole snap out of it spring up touch up wake up

Antonyms

STRONG

agitate annoy bore break calm damage deaden depress destroy discourage dishearten dispirit dissuade disturb dull enervate hurt injure kill lose ruin sadden tire trouble upset weaken worry

VERB

reawaken

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arouse awaken enliven rejuvenate rekindle rouse

STRONG

animate brighten cheer comfort console encourage energize enkindle exhilarate gladden inspirit invigorate overcome please quicken rally reactivate reanimate recondition recover refresh relieve renew renovate repair restore resurrect resuscitate revitalize revivify solace strengthen

WEAK

bounce back breathe new life into bring around bring to come to life make whole snap out of it spring up touch up wake up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore calm dull

STRONG

agitate annoy break damage depress destroy discourage dishearten dispirit dissuade disturb hurt injure kill lose ruin sadden trouble upset weaken worry

VERB

recover

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bounce back gain grow heal increase overcome pick up rebound recuperate restore revive

STRONG

better convalesce mend rally refresh rejuvenate renew

WEAK

be out of woods feel oneself again forge ahead get back on feet get better get in shape get out from under get over get well make a comeback perk up pull through regain one's health regain one's strength return to form snap back sober up start anew take turn for better

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decline decrease destroy diminish hurt lose spend worsen

STRONG

deteriorate kill ruin weaken

WEAK

mislay miss wane

VERB

relent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acquiesce capitulate cave in comply ease off give in give up let go quit relax slacken soften subside

STRONG

drop ease ebb fall fold forbear melt moderate slow wane weaken yield

WEAK

be merciful change one's mind cool it cry uncle die away ease up on give quarter give some slack give way go along with go easy on have mercy have pity lay back let it happen lighten up mellow out say uncle show mercy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

grow increase worry

STRONG

advance ascend continue free rise

WEAK

build

VERB

resurrect

Synonyms

STRONGEST

energize recover rejuvenate rekindle renew renovate restore resuscitate revitalize rouse

STRONG

animate arouse awaken brighten cheer comfort console encourage enkindle enliven exhilarate gladden inspirit invigorate overcome please quicken rally reactivate reanimate reawaken recondition refresh relieve repair revivify solace strengthen

WEAK

bounce back breathe new life into bring around bring to come to life make whole snap out of it spring up touch up wake up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

destroy kill ruin

STRONG

agitate annoy bore damage deaden depress discourage dishearten dispirit dissuade disturb dull enervate hurt injure sadden trouble upset weaken worry

VERB

revitalize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

encourage energize enliven invigorate overcome quicken reactivate rejuvenate renovate repair restore resurrect resuscitate strengthen

STRONG

animate arouse awaken brighten cheer comfort console enkindle exhilarate gladden inspirit please rally reanimate reawaken recondition recover refresh rekindle relieve renew revivify rouse solace

WEAK

bounce back breathe new life into bring around bring to come to life make whole snap out of it spring up touch up wake up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore break damage depress destroy discourage dishearten dissuade dull enervate hurt ruin tire weaken

STRONG

agitate annoy calm deaden disturb kill lose sadden trouble upset worry

VERB

revive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arouse encourage energize invigorate overcome quicken recover rejuvenate rekindle renew renovate repair restore resurrect resuscitate revitalize strengthen

STRONG

animate awaken brighten cheer comfort console enkindle enliven exhilarate gladden inspirit please rally reanimate recondition refresh relieve rouse solace

WEAK

bounce back breathe new life into bring around bring to come to life make whole snap out of it spring up touch up wake up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bore break damage depress destroy discourage dishearten dissuade dull hurt kill ruin weaken

STRONG

agitate annoy deaden disturb sadden trouble upset worry

WEAK

suppress

VERB

revivify

Synonyms

STRONG

animate arouse awaken brighten cheer comfort console encourage energize enkindle enliven exhilarate gladden inspirit invigorate overcome please quicken rally reactivate reanimate reawaken recondition recover refresh rejuvenate rekindle relieve renew renovate repair restore resurrect resuscitate revitalize rouse solace strengthen

WEAK

bounce back breathe new life into bring around bring to come to life make whole snap out of it spring up touch up wake up

Antonyms

STRONG

agitate annoy bore break calm damage deaden depress destroy discourage dishearten dispirit dissuade disturb dull enervate hurt injure kill lose ruin sadden tire trouble upset weaken worry

VERB

turn

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cut pass spin swing twist

STRONG

arc bend circle circulate corner eddy ground gyrate gyre incline loop negotiate orbit oscillate pirouette pivot roll rotate round sway swivel twirl vibrate weave wheel whirl wind yaw

WEAK

circumduct go around go round hang a left hang a right make a left make a right move in a circle pass around take a bend

Antonyms

STRONG

let go remain stay steady straighten

WEAK

make well

VERB

visit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

call call on frequent hit inspect play see stay at talk tour

STRONG

chat converse crash dwell reside sojourn tarry

WEAK

come by drop by drop in drop over go over to go to see look around look in on look up pay a call pay a visit to pop in stay with step in stop by stop off swing by take in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore listen neglect refrain

STRONG

be quiet

Example Sentences

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Sadna Singh at first didn’t approve of her son’s relationship with a woman 30 years his senior, but has since come around.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Labour governments come around rarely is the constant refrain at the moment.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Recently, investors have started to come around to the view that the U.S. economy is more insulated from a spike in oil prices these days than it was in the past, Dorsey said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Taipei had gradually come around, with mobile missile systems now high on its wishlist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“I wanted you to come around before you start on Monday so I can welcome you personally,” Aunty Onenu said.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

come around

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