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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.
- English (US)
PREVAIL meaning: 1. to get control or influence: 2. to be...
- Simplified
PREVAIL translate: 占优势，占上风, 流行，盛行. Learn more in the...
- Traditional
PREVAIL translate: 佔優勢，占上風, 流行，盛行. Learn more in the...
- Pretty Please
PRETTY PLEASE definition: 1. used for asking someone for...
- Vietnamese Translation
PREVAIL translate: chiếm ưu thế, phổ biến nhất. Learn more...
- English (US)
Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb prevail, which means to gain ascendancy, to be effective, or to persist. See also related phrases and legal and kids definitions of prevail.
Prevail means to gain influence, be widespread, win, or succeed. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts and sentences with synonyms and pronunciation.
Prevail definition: to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally. See examples of PREVAIL used in a sentence.
Prevail means to get control or influence, or to be common among a group of people or area at a particular time. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with synonyms, phrasal verbs and translations.
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.
Prevail means to exist or be very common, or to be accepted or defeat something or somebody. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, with examples, synonyms and pronunciation.
