Win out
verb
To finish as the winner in a contest or struggle, especially after a long competition.
In the end, the better team always wins out.
Often appears as...
- win out over
- justice wins out
verb
To succeed or become dominant in a competition or conflict.
Despite the challenges, he managed to win out in the end.
Often appears as...
- hard work wins out
- persistence wins out
verb
To finish as the winner in a contest or struggle, especially after a long competition.
In the end, the better team always wins out.
Often appears as...
- win out over
- justice wins out
verb
To succeed or become dominant in a competition or conflict.
Despite the challenges, he managed to win out in the end.
Often appears as...
- hard work wins out
- persistence wins out
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasis on duration
Indicates a struggle or contest spanned a significant period before the winner emerged.
The negotiations were tough, but common sense won out after weeks of discussion.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric usage
Can be used to personify abstract concepts as contenders in a struggle where one prevails.
In his heart, empathy won out over anger.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive connotation
Often suggests a desirable or favorable outcome in the end.
After many failures, her determination to succeed won out.
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