gewinnen

Definitions of gewinnen
  1. verb
    increase or develop
    synonyms: zunehmen
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    type of:
    ansteigen, anwachsen, vergrößern, vermehren
    become bigger or greater in amount
  2. verb
    win something through one's efforts
    synonyms: erkämpfen, erwerben
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    type of:
    anschaffen, bekommen, beschaffen, besorgen, empfangen, erarbeiten, erhalten, erlangen, kriegen, vermitteln
    come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  3. verb
    obtain advantages, such as points, etc.
    synonyms: erringen
  4. verb
    make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
    synonyms: bekehren, konvertieren, veranlassen, überzeugen
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    type of:
    überreden
    cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm
  5. verb
    be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
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    antonyms:
    unterliegen, verlieren
    fail to win
    types:
    triumphieren
    prove superior
  6. verb
    get from the earth by excavation
    synonyms: abbauen, ausbeuten, fördern
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