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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.
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.
Definition of prevail verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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. [...]
[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.
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. To be most common or frequent; be predominant. A region where snow and ice prevail. American Heritage.
