win over

British

verb

Also: win round. (tr, adverb) to gain the support or consent of (someone)

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win over Idioms

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

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Canada is already into the last 16 after Sunday’s dramatic 1-0 win over South Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

The Dodgers erupted for a 15-3 win over the Padres in San Diego Saturday, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto cruising to a win on the mound.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

It was a first win over India in any format in 12 attempts, and at the ninth time of asking in T20s.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

One of that number, forward Dailon Livramento, who spent last season playing for Casa Pia in Portugal's Primeira Liga, scored the only goal in their vital qualifying win over Cameroon last September.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

I nod my head, understanding that complaining about our current advisors is probably not the best way to win over a future advisor.

From "Watch Us Rise" by Renée Watson and Ellen Hagan

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