Pronunciation: /wɪn ˈoʊvər/

Definitions of win over

verb to persuade someone to agree with or support you

Example Sentences

A1 He tried to win over his classmates by sharing his toys.

A2 She was able to win over the interviewers with her confident attitude.

B1 The politician worked hard to win over the voters in his district.

B2 The new marketing strategy helped the company win over a larger customer base.

C1 The CEO's charisma and vision were key in winning over the board of directors.

C2 The acclaimed actor managed to win over the audience with his powerful performance.

adverb in a way that persuades someone to agree with or support you

Example Sentences

A1 She tried to win over her new classmates by sharing her snacks.

A2 The team captain's motivational speech helped win over the players before the big game.

B1 The candidate's charisma and charm were able to win over the skeptical voters.

B2 The company's innovative product features helped win over the market and increase sales.

C1 The politician's ability to connect with the audience and address their concerns helped win over undecided voters.

C2 The artist's unique style and vision have won over critics and audiences alike.

Examples of win over in a Sentence

formal The company worked hard to win over the investors with their detailed presentation.

informal She managed to win over her new coworkers with her friendly personality.

slang I can't believe he actually won over the popular kids at school.

figurative His heartfelt apology helped him win over her forgiveness.

Grammatical Forms of win over

past tense

won over

plural

win over

comparative

more winning over

superlative

most winning over

present tense

wins over

future tense

will win over

perfect tense

has won over

continuous tense

is winning over

singular

wins over

positive degree

win over

infinitive

to win over

gerund

winning over

participle

winning over

Origin and Evolution of win over

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'win over' originated from Old English where 'win' meant to strive for, gain, or achieve something, and 'over' meant across or beyond.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'win over' evolved to mean to persuade or gain the favor of someone through effort or charm.