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

There have been games and stretches where the two superstars have been the Yankees’ only reliable source of offense, but that wasn’t the case in Monday’s 9-1 win over the Rays. —Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 July 2024

As Harris seeks to win over doubters, analysts explain what to watch Biden dropping out adds more uncertainty to markets. —Abid Ali, CNBC, 23 July 2024

Her team warmed up for that with two send-off games, an unconvincing 1-0 win over Mexico and a scoreless draw with Costa Rica — not exactly the kind of momentum Hayes was hoping to take to France. —Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024

With the Yankees looking for a series split on Sunday, Carlos Rodón twirled his first strong start in more than a month in a 9-1 win over the Rays. —Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 22 July 2024