01 v. t. To gain by superiority in competition or contest; to obtain by victory over competitors or rivals; as, to win the prize in a gate; to win m…
imp. & p. p.
Won; p. pr. & vb. n.
Winning
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1.
To gain by superiority in competition or contest; to obtain by victory over competitors or rivals; as, to win the prize in a gate; to win money; to win a battle, or to win a country.“Thy well-breathed horse Impels the flying car, and wins the course.” — Dryden.
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To allure to kindness; to bring to compliance; to gain or obtain, as by solicitation or courtship.“Thy virtue wan me; with virtue preserve me.” — Sir P. Sidney.“She is a woman; therefore to be won.” — Shak.
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To gain over to one's side or party; to obtain the favor, friendship, or support of; to render friendly or approving; as, to win an enemy; to win a jury.
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To come to by toil or effort; to reach; to overtake.[Archaic]“Even in the porch he him did win.” — Spenser.“And when the stony path began, By which the naked peak they wan, Up flew the snowy ptarmigan.” — Sir W. Scott.
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To extract, as ore or coal.(Mining)