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5 English Phrasal Verbs With 'WIN'

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We have definitions for 5 phrasal verbs with 'WIN'

5 phrasal verbs with 'WIN'

Win back

  1. Win something again that you had lost
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: They WON BACK the cup from their rivals in a thrilling final.

Win out

  1. Succeed after a difficult process
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: It took a long time, but we WON OUT eventually.

Win over

  1. Get someone's support
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: His arguments failed to WIN them OVER.
  2. Convince someone to support you
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: It took them ages to WIN her OVER to their ideas.

Win round

  1. Persuade someone to support you
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: She was against the idea, but we managed to WIN her ROUND.
  2. Persuade someone to support you
    (Separable [obligatory] | International English)
    » Example: She was against the idea, but we managed to WIN her ROUND.

Win through

  1. Succeed after a struggle
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The negotiations have been difficult, but most people expect the government to WIN THROUGH in the end.

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Quiz for Verb: 'To WIN'

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