Win, v. i. To gain the victory; to be successful; to triumph; to prevail.
 Nor is it aught but just
 That he, who in debate of truth hath won,
 should win in arms.   --Milton.
 To win of, to be conqueror over. [Obs.] --Shak.
 To win on or To win upon. (a) To gain favor or influence with. “You have a softness and beneficence winning on the hearts of others.” --Dryden. (b) To gain ground on. “The rabble . . . will in time win upon power.” --Shak.

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