From dictionary.com
1. to finish first in a race, contest, or the like.
2. to succeed by striving or effort: He applied for a scholarship
and won.
3. to gain the victory; overcome an adversary: The home team
won.
verb (used with object)
4. to succeed in reaching (a place, condition, etc.), esp. by great
effort: They won the shore through a violent storm.
5. to get by effort, as through labor, competition, or conquest: He
won his post after years of striving.
6. to gain (a prize, fame, etc.).
7. to be successful in (a game, battle, etc.).
8. to make (one's way), as by effort or ability.
9. to attain or reach (a point, goal, etc.).
10. to gain (favor, love, consent, etc.), as by qualities or
influence.
11. to gain the favor, regard, or adherence of.
12. to gain the consent or support of; persuade (often fol. by
over): The speech won them over to our side.
Look at definition number 6 and ponder over it.
So is number 4 and 8.
