The difference between Come around and Wake up
When used as verbs, come around means to change one's mind, especially to begin to agree or appreciate what one was reluctant to accept at first, whereas wake up means to awaken.
check bellow for the other definitions of Come around and Wake up
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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."
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Come around as a verb:
To regain consciousness after a faint etc.
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Wake up as a verb (intransitive):
To awaken.
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Wake up as a verb (transitive):
To awaken somebody.
Examples:
"'Wake your brother up; it's time for school."
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Wake up as a verb (intransitive):
To become more aware of a real-life situation; to concentrate on the matter in hand.
Examples:
"Some businesses were slow to wake up to the importance of the Internet."
"That's the third time you've made the same mistake. Wake up!'"