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.

Examples of win over in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Young, who sustained an ankle injury in the Week 7 win over the New York Jets, failed to practice all of last week before the team was blown out at home Sunday against the Buffalo Bills. —Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles' famed tush push was in the middle of another controversy during the team’s 38-20 win over the New York Giants on Sunday. —Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025

Anfernee Jennings was a healthy scratch against the Titans in Week 7, and Keion White, now traded, was a healthy scratch in Sunday’s win over the Saints. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025

That combination resulted in a 1-0 win over Eagan in a Class 3A girls soccer semifinal. —Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for win over

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover