win over

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

Golden State scored just eight points in the final period and made just one field goal, but survived because their 15-point second half lead was enough to absorb the collapse in a 76-72 win over the Storm. —Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 13 June 2026

Owen Hart men’s final set Will Ospreay fought and clawed his way to the Owen Hart Foundation Men’s Tournament final with wins over Samoa Joe and Mark Davis. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026

On June 10, as the Knicks made history with a 29-point comeback win over the Spurs in Game 4, the YouTube show provided a memorable snapshot, swinging from resignation at halftime to jubilation after the victory. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 June 2026

The United States dominated its World Cup opener with a 4-1 win over Paraguay, including two goals from forward Folarin Balogun, as fans packed Fair Park for a second straight day to watch the country’s first home World Cup since 1994. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026

Rhymes for win over

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