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). ▸
(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.