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

Sean Kuraly had a goal and an assist, Tanner Jeannot had two assists, and the Boston Bruins started a five-game homestand with a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. —CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026

After throwing for just 241 total yards in wins over Texas A&M and Ohio State to start Miami’s postseason journey, Beck completed 23 of 37 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns with one interception and had the game-clinching rushing touchdown. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026

Trinidad Chambliss, who is looking to reach the College Football Playoff championship game with a win over Miami Thursday night, will remain with the Ole Miss Rebels if the NCAA won’t grant him a sixth year of eligibility. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026

Holding his phone in his right hand during Wednesday’s press conference after a 120-113 Warriors win over the Milwaukee Bucks, Green read off, rapid-fire, a number of recent texts from his mother, Mary Babers. —Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for win over

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