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

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