Prevail
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pɹɪˈveɪl/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Prevail is a verb meaning (intransitive) To triumph; to be victorious.
Meaning
(intransitive) To triumph; to be victorious.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To be current, widespread, or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.
- (intransitive, often with upon or on) To succeed in persuading or inducing.
- (transitive, obsolete) To avail.
- (intransitive) To be superior in strength, dominance, influence, or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.
Example Sentences
I prevailed on him to wait.
Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag.
Sunny skies will prevail across the Northeast.
In his day and age, such practices prevailed all over Europe.
Word Forms
- prevails
- prevailing
- prevailed
Synonyms for prevail
Depending on context, synonyms include hold, endure, run, obtain, persist, rule.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include predominate, obtain, triumph, dominate, endure, persist.
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