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won
[/wʌn/]
verb
ganhou
1.
past tense of win; to achieve victory in a competition, game, or contest
She won the race yesterday.
Ela ganhou a corrida ontem.
2.
to obtain or acquire something desired
He won a scholarship to university.
Ele ganhou uma bolsa para a universidade.
3.
to gain the favor, support, or affection of someone
She won his heart.
Ela conquistou o coração dele.
Synonyms
defeated
triumphed
conquered
succeeded
Antonyms
lost
failed
surrendered
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ganhou
most common usage
São Paulo
ganhou
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ganhou
standard usage
Portugal
ganhou
standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
won over (someone)
won the day
won hands down
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