to finish first in a race, contest, or the like.

to succeed by striving or effort

He applied for a scholarship and won.

to gain the victory; overcome an adversary

The home team won.

to succeed in reaching (a place, condition, etc.), esp. by great effort

They won the shore through a violent storm.

to get by effort, as through labor, competition, or conquest

He won his post after years of striving.

to gain (a prize, fame, etc.).

to be successful in (a game, battle, etc.).

to make (one's way), as by effort or ability.

to attain or reach (a point, goal, etc.).

to gain (favor, love, consent, etc.), as by qualities or influence.

to gain the favor, regard, or adherence of.

to gain the consent or support of; persuade (often fol. by over )

The speech won them over to our side.

to persuade to marry; gain in marriage.

British Mining .

to obtain (ore, coal, etc.).

to prepare (a vein, bed, mine, etc.) for working, by means of shafts or the like.

a victory, as in a game or horse race.

the position of the competitor who comes in first in a horse race, harness race, etc. Compare place ( def. 27b ) , show ( def. 27 ) . ?

win out, to win or succeed, esp. over great odds; triumph

His finer nature finally won out.

verb

win