Phrase guide

win over

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To persuade someone, gain someone's support, or make someone understand the truth or validity of something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, transitive

Examples

  • If the truth doesn't win him over, perhaps charm will.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: gain over, talk over, bring round, convict, convince, draw, persuade, pimp, prevail upon, procure, push, suade, talk around, wash with, win over

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: convert, convince

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: persuade

Narrower terms: disarm

History

Etymology

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