Associations to the word «Prevail»
Noun
- Entreaty
- Anarchy
- Tranquillity
- Cooler
- Stillness
- Easterly
- Persuasion
- Lutheran
- Westerly
- Plaintiff
- Monsoon
- Counsel
- Runoff
- Tumult
- Consternation
- Superstition
- Eloquence
- Discord
- Custom
- Peasantry
- Bustle
- Endeavour
- Ignorance
- Uniformity
- Excitement
- Valour
- Moderation
- Sentiment
- Cato
- Falsehood
- Animosity
- Optimism
- Oppression
- Overtime
- Prejudice
- Inclination
- Apprehension
- Harmony
- Prudence
- Perceiving
- Opinion
- Confusion
- Athenian
- Righteousness
- Scruple
- Reluctance
- Sway
- Rematch
- Reformation
- Extent
- Uncertainty
- Decency
- Argument
- Continuance
- Shootout
- Chastity
- Inconsistency
- Landlady
- Repentance
- Patriotism
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
PREVAIL, verb. (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.
PREVAIL, verb. (intransitive) To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.
PREVAIL, verb. (intransitive) To succeed in persuading or inducing.
PREVAIL UPON, verb. (idiomatic) To convince; to persuade.
Dictionary definition
PREVAIL, verb. Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood".
PREVAIL, verb. Be valid, applicable, or true; "This theory still holds".
PREVAIL, verb. Continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures".
PREVAIL, verb. Prove superior; "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight".
PREVAIL, verb. Use persuasion successfully; "He prevailed upon her to visit his parents".
Wise words
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