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Prevail
prɪˈveɪl
Prevail definitions
verb
prevail
prevailed
prevailing
prevails
- prove more powerful or superior
"it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion"
win win out win through triumph be victorious be the victor gain the victory carry the day carry all before one finish first come out ahead come out on top succeed prove superior conquer overcome gain/achieve mastery gain ascendancy- be widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time
"a friendly atmosphere prevailed among the crowds"
- persuade (someone) to do something
"she was prevailed upon to give an account of her work"