wins over
Earns their support
To win someone over is to persuade them or gain their support, especially when they were initially skeptical or opposed: She eventually won over the board with her persistence.
The phrase suggests gradual conversion rather than instant agreement—you're bringing someone to your side through effort, charm, or evidence.
- smilePleased facial expression
- convinceCause to believe
- grinBroad, toothy smile
- empathizeFeel what others feel
- charmAttractive personal quality
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