prevail
intransitive verb
- to gain the advantage or mastery; be victorious; triumph: often with over or against
- to produce or achieve the desired effect; be effective; succeed
- to be or become stronger or more widespread; predominate
- to exist widely; be prevalent
See prevail in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(prĭ-vālˈ)
intransitive verb pre·vailed,
pre·vail·ing,
pre·vails - To be greater in strength or influence; triumph: prevailed against the enemy.
- To be or become effective; win out: hoped justice would prevail.
- To be most common or frequent; be predominant: a region where snow and ice prevail.
- To be in force, use, or effect; be current: an ancient tradition that still prevails.
- To use persuasion or inducement successfully. Often used with on, upon, or with. See Synonyms at persuade.
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