v.
 (wins, winning; past and past part. won)
     - be successful or victorious in (a contest or conflict).
 - acquire as a result of a contest, conflict, etc. 
▸gain (someone's attention, support, or love).
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(win someone over)
 gain the support or favour of someone.
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(win out/through)
 manage to succeed or achieve something by effort. 
▸archaic manage to reach (a place) by effort.
 - obtain (ore) from a mine.
 - dry (hay) by exposure to the air.
 
n.
 a victory, especially in a game or contest.
 
  Phrase
  
  Derivative
  
    - winless adj.
  - winnable adj.
 
   
  Etymology
  OE winnan ‘strive, contend’, also ‘subdue and take possession of, acquire’, of Gmc origin.