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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. 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.

    • 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...

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

  4. 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.

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

  6. Prevail means to exist or be very common, or to be accepted or defeat something or somebody. Learn how to use it in different contexts, with examples, synonyms and pronunciation.

  7. Prevail means to be greater, more common, or more effective than something else, or to succeed in persuading or influencing someone. See the origin, synonyms, and usage of the verb prevail in different contexts and languages.

  8. 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.