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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 throughtriumphbe victoriousbe the victorgain the victorycarry the daycarry all before onefinish firstcome out aheadcome out on topsucceedprove superiorconquerovercomegain/achieve masterygain ascendancytake the crowngain the palmrulereign
   • ▪ be widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time: "a friendly atmosphere prevailed among the crowds" Similar existbe in existencebe presentbe the caseholdobtainoccurbe prevalentbe currentbe rifebe rampantbe the order of the daybe customarybe establishedbe commonbe widespreadbe in forcebe in effectaboundhold swaypredominatepreponderateenduresurvivepersist
   • 2. persuade (someone) to do something: "she was prevailed upon to give an account of her work"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin praevalere ‘have greater power’, from prae ‘before’ + valere ‘have power’.

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

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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.

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

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

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   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.

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

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

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   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.

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