WIN (OVER) Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

win (over)

verb

Definition of win (over)

as in to persuade

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests a combination of solid reasoning and outright begging won my parents over, and I became an exchange student for a year

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The king’s openness in talking about his diagnosis has been credited with persuading more men to be tested for prostate cancer and other forms of the disease.

— Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Save to wishlist Melin Tregwynt Welsh Blanket Sanneh, who Miron Ahlers persuaded to join The Trail Club, sees the house as the next phase of the club.

— Sara Ruffin Costello, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of persuade

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Global economic instability has created unease at home, and a property crisis coupled with high youth unemployment has convinced some residents that securing a stable job within the government is the best path.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
The potential that convinced Aston Villa to bet on a young, raw talent was clear.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of convince

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Spurred by tech giants’ insatiable appetite for computing power to dominate frontier models, the unprecedented global expansion of AI infrastructure has created demand so enormous that no single country can satisfy it.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
The bottom line Creditors may ultimately be paid from the value of a deceased person's home in certain circumstances, and an estate may need to sell the property if there aren't enough other assets to satisfy valid claims.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of satisfy

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Courtois had been a league champion in Belgium and Spain, as well as a Champions League finalist, by the time Chelsea brought him back from three consecutive loan seasons at Atletico Madrid at that same age in 2014.

— Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Meals can be enjoyed inside the Cubhouse, back in your Airstream, or on the outdoor patio, where some nights bring live music.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of bring

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Side effects were similar to other vaccines that people typically get for other diseases, Healy noted.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
The Lions lead back is sure to get as many or more touches this year with David Montgomery gone, and Detroit’s offense will score points.

— Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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