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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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PREVAIL definition: 1. to get control or influence: 2. to be common among a group of people or area at a particular…. Learn more.
The meaning of PREVAIL is to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph. How to use prevail in a sentence.
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.
Prevail definition: to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally. See examples of PREVAIL used 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.
Definition of prevail verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others. Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag. The word "prevail" is correct and usable in written English.
verb. /prɪˈveɪl/ Verb Forms. [intransitive] prevail (in/among something) to exist or be very common at a particular time or in a particular place We were horrified at the conditions prevailing in local prisons. Those beliefs still prevail among certain social groups. Want to learn more?
Prevail Definition. prĭ-vāl. prevailed, prevails. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. 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.
