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.

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The Bolts' offense is coming off arguably its worst performance of the season in the team's ugly win over the Atlanta Falcons. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 That beatdown of Iowa State was impressive, much more so than Boise's win over UNLV. —

The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024 Cousins arm strength and declining skills are being questioned, but even a loss to the Vikings leaves the Falcons in a favorable spot with a pair of wins over the Buccaneers and three of their four remaining games against the worst teams in the league - Raiders, Giants and Panthers. —

Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024 Rushed for 240 yards in 39 carries and scored three touchdowns in win over Granite Hills. —

Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for win over