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Prevail — synonyms, definition
1. prevail (Verb)
48 synonyms
abide abound accomplish achieve acquire advance be remembered bring back bring forth capture carry command continue control die hard direct dismiss disregard dominate effect • • •
5 definitions
prevail (Verb) — Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance.
ex. "Hispanics prevail in this neighbourhood"
prevail (Verb) — Be valid, applicable, or true.
ex. "This theory still prevails"
prevail (Verb) — Continue to exist.
ex. "These stories prevail"
prevail (Verb) — Prove superior.
ex. "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"
prevail (Verb) — Use persuasion successfully.
ex. "He prevailed upon her to visit his parents"
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be continue exist persuade win
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carry over outbalance outweigh overarch overbalance override preponderate reverberate