Win round

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verb

To persuade someone to support or agree with you.

It took me a while, but I finally managed to win round my parents to let me go to the concert.
Visual representation of "win round" - To persuade someone to support or agree with you

Often appears as...

  • win someone round
  • manage to win round
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Persuasion Process

The phrase often implies a gradual process of convincing someone over time.

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He finally managed to win round the committee after several meetings.
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Positive Change

'Win round' generally refers to changing someone's mind in a positive way, leading to agreement.

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Despite her initial doubts, I won her round with the detailed project plan.
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Emotional Effort

Using 'win round' can suggest emotional effort was involved in persuading someone.

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It wasn't easy, but he won his friend round with heartfelt pleas.
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