win over

phrasal verb

won over; winning over; wins over

: to persuade (someone) to accept and support something (such as an idea) after opposing it

They eventually won him over with some persuasive arguments.

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Lincoln-Way West 20-9 (4) Ava Tisch hits long 3-point dagger in fourth quarter of 37-33 win over Downers Grove North. 10. —

Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025 But this -- a 38-yard interception return touchdown in the second quarter of a 40-22 Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs -- pushed DeJean to even bigger heights. —

Matt Breen The Philadelphia Inquirer, arkansasonline.com, 11 Feb. 2025 Since Chatsworth owns a win over Western League leader Westchester, the Chancellors are in position to claim the No. 1 seed. —

Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025 The commercial itself, which aired during the Philadelphia Eagles' win over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 9, featured Tatum teaching AFC Wrexham players some Magic Mike-style dance moves fueled by cold brew. —

Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for win over