winning (over)

verb

Definition of winning (over)next
present participle of win (over)
as in convincing
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests a combination of solid reasoning and outright begging won my parents over, and I became an exchange student for a year

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  1. convincing
  2. persuading
  3. satisfying
  4. bringing
Verb
  • The singer plays the part of a smitten admirer whose best bet for not going home alone is convincing their crush to spend a little more time in their presence.
    Stephen Kearse, TIME, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series in convincing fashion following a dominant playoff run.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of convincing
Verb
  • Data can be an important element for persuading your audience and adding color to your story.
    George Baker Sr., Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Your credibility can be the difference between persuading an audience and losing their trust.
    John Hall, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of persuading
Verb
  • The agency’s new model is at the forefront of marketing innovation, but its values also contribute to satisfying outcomes.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Marketers have always focused on first satisfying functional needs before moving on to emotional ones.
    Billee Howard, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of satisfying
Verb
  • As for the dream of bringing luxury to a wider audience?
    Jenny B. Fine, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This chapter will be defined by bringing the promise of GenAI to life within the enterprise setting.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Winning (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winning%20%28over%29. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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