Win Over (Verb)
Meaning
Make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; "He had finally convinced several customers of the advantages of his product".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The politician's eloquent speech helped win over many undecided voters in the crucial election campaign.
- Her determination and expertise eventually won over even her toughest critics and helped secure the funding she needed.
- After months of trying, they finally managed to win over the council's approval for the ambitious development project.
- It took some effort, but he was able to win over his colleagues to his way of thinking and implement the innovative solution.
- She worked hard to win over the hearts and minds of her students by being approachable, kind, and genuinely interested in their learning.