Thesaurus: win

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1. a. 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.
2. a. To allure to kindness; to bring to compliance; to gain or obtain, as by solicitation or courtship.
3. a. 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.
4. a. To come to by toil or effort; to reach; to overtake.
5. a. To extract, as ore or coal.
6. v. i. To gain the victory; to be successful; to triumph; to prevail.
7. n. a victory (as in a race or other competition)
8. n. something won (especially money)
9. v. be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
10. v. win something through one's efforts
11. v. obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
12. v. attain success or reach a desired goal