Meaning of 'prevail'

Find the meaning of the word ‘prevail’

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Meaning of ‘prevail’

5 definitions found.

prevail

verb

use persuasion successfully

Example: "I prevailed upon you to visit my parents."

verb

prove superior

Example: "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"

Synonyms: triumph

verb

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

Synonyms: predominate

verb

continue to exist

Synonyms: run

verb

be valid, applicable, or true

Synonyms: hold

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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