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
Think twice before you speak, because your words and
influence will plant the seed of either success or failure
in the mind of another.