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prevail

[prɪˈveɪl]

prevail Definition

  • 1prove more powerful or superior
  • 2be widespread in a particular area or at a particular time
  • 3persuade (someone) to do something

Using prevail: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "prevail" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Good will always prevail over evil.

  • Example

    The custom of shaking hands prevailed in the West.

  • Example

    She managed to prevail upon him to take the job.

  • Example

    Despite the odds, the team managed to prevail in the championship.

prevail Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for prevail

Idioms Using prevail

  • allow something to happen or be accepted

    Example

    In the interest of fairness, we should let the truth prevail.

  • prevail on/upon someone

    persuade someone to do something

    Example

    I finally prevailed upon him to come to the party.

  • succeed despite very difficult circumstances

    Example

    The team prevailed against all odds to win the championship.

Phrases with prevail

  • the most frequent wind direction in a particular place

    Example

    The prevailing wind in this region is from the west.

  • the opinion that is most commonly held or accepted

    Example

    The prevailing opinion among scientists is that climate change is caused by human activity.

  • the wage paid to the majority of workers in a particular area or industry

    Example

    The government has set a minimum prevailing wage for workers in the construction industry.

Origins of prevail

from Latin 'praevalere', meaning 'be stronger'

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Summary: prevail in Brief

The verb 'prevail' [prɪˈveɪl] means to prove more powerful or superior, to be widespread in a particular area or at a particular time, or to persuade someone to do something. It can be used in contexts such as 'Good will always prevail over evil.' and 'She managed to prevail upon him to take the job.' Phrases like 'prevailing wind' and 'prevailing opinion' denote the most frequent wind direction or commonly held opinion, while idioms like 'let prevail' and 'prevail against all odds' imply allowing something to happen or succeeding despite difficult circumstances.