5 English Phrasal Verbs With 'WIN'

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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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