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    prevail
    /prɪˈveɪl/

    verb

    • 1. prove more powerful or superior: "it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion" Similar winwin outwin throughtriumph
    • 2. persuade (someone) to do something: "she was prevailed upon to give an account of her work"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPREVAIL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PREVAIL definition: 1. to get control or influence: 2. to be common among a group of people or area at a particular…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › prevailPrevail Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PREVAIL is to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph. How to use prevail in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › prevailPREVAIL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Prevail definition: to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally. See examples of PREVAIL used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPREVAIL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    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.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPREVAIL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    PREVAIL meaning: 1. to get control or influence: 2. to be common among a group of people or area at a particular…. Learn more.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › prevailPrevail - definition of prevail by The Free Dictionary

    1. To be greater in strength or influence; triumph: The home team prevailed against the visitors. Shouldn't the public interest prevail over an individual's? 2. To be most common or frequent; be predominant: a region where snow and ice prevail. 3. To be in force, use, or effect; be current: an ancient tradition that still prevails. 4.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishprevail verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of prevail verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › prevailPrevail - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPREVAIL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    PREVAIL definition: 1. to get control or influence: 2. to be common among a group of people: . Learn more.

  11. www.yourdictionary.com › prevailPrevail Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Verb. Idiom. Filter. 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.