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   pre·vail

   /prēˈvāl/

   verb

   • 1. prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious: "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 in a particular area at a particular time; be current: "an atmosphere of crisis prevails" 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
   • ▪ 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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   The meaning of PREVAIL is to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph. How to use prevail in a sentence.

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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.

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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 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.

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

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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.

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

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   to get control or influence: I am sure that common sense will prevail in the end. And did reason prevail over (= become a more powerful influence than) emotion? to be common among a group of people or area at a particular time: This attitude still prevails among the middle classes. Fewer examples.

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

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   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.

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

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    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.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPREVAIL | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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