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- Dictionarypre·vail/prēˈvāl/
verb
- 1. prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious: "it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion" Similar
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The meaning of PREVAIL is to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph. How to use prevail in a sentence.
PREVAIL definition: 1. to get control or influence: 2. to be common among a group of people or area at a particular…. Learn more.
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.
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 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.
Definition of prevail verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
Definitions of 'prevail'. 1. If a proposal, principle, or opinion prevails, it gains influence or is accepted, often after a struggle or argument. [...] 2. If a situation, attitude, or custom prevails in a particular place at a particular time, it is normal or most common in that place at that time. [...]
PREVAIL meaning: 1 : to defeat an opponent especially in a long or difficult contest often + against or over often used figuratively; 2 : to be usual, common, or popular.
