The difference between Accede and Come around

When used as verbs, accede means to approach, whereas come around means to change one's mind, especially to begin to agree or appreciate what one was reluctant to accept at first.


check bellow for the other definitions of Accede and Come around

  1. Accede as a verb (archaic, intransitive):

    To approach; to arrive, to come forward.

  2. Accede as a verb (intransitive, now, _, rare):

    To give one's adhesion; to join up with (a group, etc.); to become part of.

  3. Accede as a verb (intransitive):

    To agree or assent to a proposal or a view; to give way.

  4. Accede as a verb (intransitive):

    To come to an office, state or dignity; to attain, assume (a position).

  5. Accede as a verb (intransitive):

    To become a party to an agreement or a treaty.

  1. Come around as a verb (idiomatic):

    To change one's mind, especially to begin to agree or appreciate what one was reluctant to accept at first.

    Examples:

    "Give her time, and she may come around and see things your way."

  2. Come around as a verb:

    To regain consciousness after a faint etc.