won over
Brought to agreement
Won over means persuaded or converted to a favorable opinion.
Someone who was skeptical, resistant, or opposed has been brought around: The candidate's speech won over undecided voters.
The phrase implies overcoming initial resistance through charm, argument, or demonstrated merit: I was doubtful at first, but she won me over.
- persuadedLed to believe
- convincedFirmly believing something
- brought aroundChanged someone's opinion
- swayedMoved or persuaded
- enticedDrew toward with appeal
coaxed · charmed · disarmed · influenced · induced · ingratiate · lured · softened · beguiled · cajole · seduced · convert · impressed · minds · captivated · courted · enchanted · swept off feet
- captivatedspellbound, entranced, enthralled, mesmerized, rapt