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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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

“I don’t know what happened. Just thankful to get on base and thankful to come around and score.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

“I think people are skeptical, and then they start to see it in action. They slowly come around, but we’re patient. We plan to be around in a while.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

In the doldrums of COVID, Gil would come around to check in on the renovation.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

They would come around a curve and out of that golden mist they would see a shadowy figure by the roadside, arm out, one thumb up.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng