win someone over
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- 1 win someone over、captivate someone
Describes winning someone over so strongly that their affection, interest, or loyalty is retained.
win someone over、captivate someone
Means to win someone over and hold their affection or interest through charm, quality, or thoughtful treatment.
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เคล็ดลับมัดใจคนรัก khlétláp mátcay khonrák Tips for winning your partner's heart เคล็ดลับมัดใจคนรัก details
Learning notes
Explanation
The word combines มัด, “to tie or bind,” with ใจ, “heart or mind.” Literally it suggests “binding the heart,” but it is normally used figuratively for captivating someone through charm, kindness, quality, good food, service, or a similar appeal. It is not limited to romance. The common phrase มัดใจลูกค้า refers to winning customers over and encouraging lasting affection or loyalty. It usually implies a stronger and more lasting effect than simply catching someone's attention.
Usage
It is commonly used in romantic advice about winning or keeping a partner's affection. In business and advertising, it describes products, food, prices, or service that win customers over and keep them coming back. It can also describe a performer or creative work captivating an audience.
Caution
This does not normally refer to physically “binding a heart.” It is best used when the attraction creates affection or attachment, not merely momentary attention. In romantic contexts, some phrasing can suggest a calculated attempt to keep someone emotionally attached.
Differences from similar words
1 win someone over synonyms
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ชนะใจ means earning someone's affection, trust, or support, often through one's actions. มัดใจ more strongly evokes captivating someone and holding on to their affection.