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- Dictionaryprevail/prɪˈveɪl/
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.
1. : to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph. 2. : to be or become effective or effectual. 3. : to use persuasion successfully. prevailed on him to sing. 4. : to be frequent : predominate. the west winds that prevail in the mountains. 5. : to be or continue in use or fashion : persist. a custom that still prevails. Synonyms.
Prevail definition: to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally. See examples of PREVAIL used in a sentence.
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.
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.
to exist and be accepted among a large number of people, or to get a position of control and influence: Let’s hope that common sense prevails. In spite of injuries, our team prevailed and went on to win. Phrasal verb. prevail on/upon someone to do something.
Definition of prevail verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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. [...]
Jun 2, 2024 · prevail (third-person singular simple present prevails, present participle prevailing, simple past and past participle prevailed) (intransitive) 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.
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.
