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What is the difference between gain and win? #1 (permalink) Sat Dec 10, 2005 15:49 pm   What is the difference between gain and win?
 

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ESL/EFL Test #102 "The Parliamentary Candidate (4)", question 5

He realized that he had to say something quickly to ......... the crowd over to his side. 'Thank you for your generous gift, but I really prefer them in sandwiches. And now let's get on with the meeting.'

(a) acquire
(b) win
(c) gain
(d) control

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #102 "The Parliamentary Candidate (4)", answer 5

He realized that he had to say something quickly to win the crowd over to his side. 'Thank you for your generous gift, but I really prefer them in sandwiches. And now let's get on with the meeting.'

Correct answer: (b) win

Your answer was: incorrect
He realized that he had to say something quickly to gain the crowd over to his side. 'Thank you for your generous gift, but I really prefer them in sandwiches. And now let's get on with the meeting.'
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Dear Alan
Can you explain to me why we have to use win here instead of the other? I mean Gain for instance

Thanks in advance for your help

Kelly
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Gain, acquire vs win #2 (permalink) Sat Dec 10, 2005 17:57 pm   Gain, acquire vs win
 

GAIN and ACQUIRE both mean to come into possession or use of, for example gain a fortune; gain information about somebody’s plans; acquire shares of stock; acquire proficiency in something (maths, English, etc.)

WIN means to succeed in gaining the favour or support of; to gain the affection or loyalty of; to appeal to.
Her eloquence won over the audience.

Hope this helps!
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Win over #3 (permalink) Sat Dec 10, 2005 17:58 pm   Win over
 

Hi,

Win somebody over is the set expression meaning persuade someone to agree with you> Gain has often got the sense of getting things like success/profit/support.

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