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

Oliveira is coming off a November 2024 decision win over Michael Chandler. —Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

Nine of those blasts came Sunday in the Mariners’ 14-6 win over the Cubs in front of a sweltering Wrigley Field crowd of 36,185 on a 92-degree day. —Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025

With a statement win over DeSoto, an undefeated district title and a thrilling win over defending state champion Duncanville, the Panthers had an eventful year. —Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s 103-91 win over the Indiana Pacers averaged 16.35 million viewers, according to fast national figures from Nielsen (that number could change slightly in the final ratings, due early Tuesday). —Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025

Rhymes for win over

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