win over

/wɪn ˌoʊvər/
/wɪn ˈʌʊvə/
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Other forms: winning over; wins over

Definitions of win over
  1. verb
    make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
    synonyms: convert, convince
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    types:
    disarm
    make less hostile; win over
    type of:
    persuade
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
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