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Bookmark or Share- Prevail Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster1. : 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 | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionaryto 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.
- prevail verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes ...[intransitive] prevail (against/over something) (of ideas, opinions, etc.) to be accepted, especially after a struggle or an argument synonym triumph. Justice will prevail over tyranny. Fortunately, common sense prevailed. Extra Examples. Topics Success c1. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.
- PREVAILED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionaryto get control or influence: I am sure that common sense will prevail in the end. And did reason prevail over (= become a more powerful influence than) emotion? to be common among a group of people or area at a particular time: This attitude still prevails among the middle classes. Fewer examples.
- Prevail - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.comPrevail 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.
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