win back
Recover lost ground
To win back is to recover something lost—often affection, trust, or a former position.
You win back an estranged lover, win back customers who defected to competitors, or win back territory seized by an enemy.
The phrase implies effort and persuasion: He's been trying to win her back for months.
What was lost must be regained through action, not simply reclaimed.
Seize again after loss
- retakeAttempt something again
- reclaimTake back possession
- recoverRegain health or possession
- comebackRecovery after decline
overtake · rally · surge · triumph · prevail · defeat · outperform · surpass
recapture
Seize again after loss
comeback · overtake · rally · surge · triumph · prevail · defeat · outperform · surpass · overcome
reclaim
Take back possession
reconcile · reunite · mend · repair · rebuild · heal · forgive · trust · apologize · amends
woo
Seek romantic favor
persuade · entice · attract · seduce · appease · sway · coax · lure · tempt · appeal