Win over: meaning, definitions and examples

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win over

 

[ wษชn หˆoสŠvษ™r ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in a competition

To defeat someone in a competition or contest, especially after a struggle or effort.

Synonyms

defeat, prevail against, triumph over

Examples of usage

  • She managed to win over her opponent in the final round.
  • The underdog team was able to win over the defending champions.
Context #2 | Verb

to persuade

To persuade someone to support or agree with you, often by making an effort or showing charm.

Synonyms

charm, convince, persuade

Examples of usage

  • The politician was able to win over the voters with his promises.
  • She tried to win over her boss by working extra hard.

Translations

Translations of the word "win over" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conquistar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ€เคคเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gewinnen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะผะพะณั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wygraฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹ใค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gagner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ganar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kazanmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๊ธฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠููˆุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyhrรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyhraลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตขๅพ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zmagati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sigra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตาฃัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qazanmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ganar

Etymology

The phrase 'win over' has its origins in the concept of achieving victory or success in a particular situation. The use of 'win' implies achieving a positive outcome, while 'over' suggests overcoming obstacles or resistance. The expression has been commonly used in both competitive and persuasive contexts, highlighting the idea of triumph and persuasion. Over time, 'win over' has become a popular phrase to describe both conquering opponents in a competition and persuading others to support one's viewpoint.