win over

verb

1. tr, adverb to gain the support or consent of (someone) Alsowin round

Idioms and Phrases

Persuade, gain one's support, as in It won't be easy to win him over to our point of view . [Late 1800s]

Example Sentences

Conservatives are always trying to win over more Jewish voters.

From The Daily Beast

Sisley, who had managed to win over a skeptical federal government, was now facing an even tougher opponent.

From The Daily Beast

USA had four points (three for a win over Ghana, one for the draw with Portugal, nil for Thursday's defeat).

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Ronaldo's late-game goal to give Portugal a 2-1 win over Ghana sealed the deal.

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So far, this aggressive modernization has been able to win over both fans and critics.

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Berthier's business was to win over the general staff, Murat the cavalry, Marmont the artillery, and Lannes the infantry.

From Project Gutenberg

Ah, you need not ask who she was; he had contrived to win her, to win over Dr. Ashton; and his heart had at length found rest.

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They resolved upon war, and to make their triumph sure, resolved also to win over the Narragansetts as active allies.

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The British not only tried to win over the men, but also attempted to bribe American officers and statesmen.

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One man would win over another by a tremendous majority, and historians would then set about to show how "the time was right."

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