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- Dictionaryprevail/prɪˈveɪl/
verb
- 1. prove more powerful or superior: "it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion" Similar
- 2. persuade (someone) to do something: "she was prevailed upon to give an account of her work"
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to exist and be accepted among a large number of people, or to get a position of control and influence: Let’s hope that common sense prevails. In spite of injuries, our team prevailed and went on to win. Phrasal verb. prevail on/upon someone to do something.
The meaning of PREVAIL is to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph. How to use prevail in a sentence.
1. verb. If a proposal, principle, or opinion prevails, it gains influence or is accepted, often after a struggle or argument. We hope that common sense would prevail. [VERB] Rick still believes that justice will prevail. [VERB] Political and personal ambitions are starting to prevail over economic interests.
PREVAIL meaning: 1. to get control or influence: 2. to be common among a group of people or area at a particular…. Learn more.
Prevail definition: to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally. See examples of PREVAIL used in a sentence.
Prevail means to successfully persuade someone of something. If you were a Presidential advisor and you convinced him to make a National Day of Pet Appreciation, then you prevailed upon him to recognize pets.
Definition of prevail verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
PREVAIL definition: 1. to get control or influence: 2. to be common among a group of people: . Learn more.
verb. prevailed, prevails. To gain the advantage or mastery; be victorious; triumph. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. To produce or achieve the desired effect; be effective; succeed. Webster's New World. To be most common or frequent; be predominant. A region where snow and ice prevail. American Heritage.
1. to be widespread or current; exist generally. 2. to appear or occur as the most important or frequent feature or element; predominate. 3. to be or prove superior in strength, power, or influence (usu. fol. by over ): to prevail over one's enemies. 4. to succeed; become dominant; win out.
