win over

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : To gain someone's support, agreement, or favor, often by persuasion or argument. It involves overcoming initial resistance or skepticism to bring someone to your side or to your way of thinking. Usage The verb "win over" is a phrasal verb. It is transitive and separable. The object (the person being persuaded) can come between "win" and "over" or after the entire phrase. It is...