won (over)

verb

Definition of won (over)next
past tense of win (over)
as in convinced
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. convinced
  2. persuaded
  3. brought
Verb
  • Westwood convinced the second teenager to undress for a Greek mythology scene.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Still, several factors have convinced DeSanctis the tide will continue turning in 2025, including a strong earnings growth outlook, attractive valuations relative to large cap and an easing interest rate environment.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of convinced
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  • Some members have been persuaded to vote yes.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
  • And after a couple of years of work, the Grace Commission’s 150-plus members persuaded Congress to enact exactly zero of its recommendations.
    Allison Morrow, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of persuaded
Verb
  • Saudi Arabia ran unopposed for the tournament after FIFA tweaked the rules and brought forward the deadline, and so the outcome was wholly expected.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Federal Trade Commission, which brought the federal case, argued that Kroger's purchase of Albertsons would lead to fewer choices and higher prices for shoppers.
    Alina Selyukh, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of brought
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“Won (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/won%20%28over%29. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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