Win over: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when convincing someone to support or agree with you, often in personal interactions or debates.

• She managed to win over her colleagues with her convincing argument.
• His charm and honesty helped him win over the skeptical audience.

Used in the context of competitive situations such as sports, battles, or games where one party overcomes another.

• The team worked hard to defeat their opponents in the final match.
• The army was able to defeat the enemy after a long and hard-fought battle.

Used to describe a significant and often celebrated victory or success, generally implies overcoming great challenges.

• The underdog team triumphed over the defending champions in an unexpected victory.
• Her hard work and determination allowed her to triumph over adversity.

Used when overcoming significant difficulties, obstacles, or adversaries often in formal or literary contexts.

• Despite all odds, the heroes managed to prevail against the dark forces.
• She had to prevail against many barriers to achieve her dreams.

Used when you want to gain someone's support or cooperation, often after they were initially against you.

• She managed to win over his skeptical parents with her honesty and kindness
• The candidate's heartfelt speech won over many undecided voters

Used when you want to encourage someone to do something or adopt a specific viewpoint, often through argument or appeal.

• They persuaded him to participate in the marathon despite his initial reluctance
• The advertisement was designed to persuade people to buy the new product

Used when you want to make someone believe or accept something as true, often through logical reasoning or evidence.

• After presenting all the data, he finally convinced the board to fund the new project
• She convinced her friend to travel with her by showing photos of the beautiful destination

Used when you want to attract or delight someone through your personality or behavior, often implying a personal, sometimes romantic, fascination.

• He charmed the audience with his witty remarks and charismatic presence
• She used her natural charm to make new friends quickly