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- Dictionaryprevail/prɪˈveɪl/
verb
- 1. prove more powerful or superior: "it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion" Similar
- 2. persuade (someone) to do something: "she was prevailed upon to give an account of her work"
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PREVAIL definition: 1. to get control or influence: 2. to be common among a group of people or area at a particular…. Learn more.
1. verb. If a proposal, principle, or opinion prevails, it gains influence or is accepted, often after a struggle or argument. We hope that common sense would prevail. [VERB] Rick still believes that justice will prevail. [VERB] Political and personal ambitions are starting to prevail over economic interests.
The meaning of PREVAIL is to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph. How to use prevail in a sentence.
Prevail definition: to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally. See examples of PREVAIL used in a sentence.
[intransitive] prevail (against/over something) (of ideas, opinions, etc.) to be accepted, especially after a struggle or an argument synonym triumph. Justice will prevail over tyranny. Fortunately, common sense prevailed.
Prevail means to successfully persuade someone of something. If you were a Presidential advisor and you convinced him to make a National Day of Pet Appreciation, then you prevailed upon him to recognize pets.
PREVAIL meaning: 1. to get control or influence: 2. to be common among a group of people or area at a particular…. Learn more.
Definitions of 'prevail'. 1. If a proposal, principle, or opinion prevails, it gains influence or is accepted, often after a struggle or argument. [...] 2. If a situation, attitude, or custom prevails in a particular place at a particular time, it is normal or most common in that place at that time. [...]
Definitions of 'prevail' 1. If a proposal, principle, or opinion prevails, it gains influence or is accepted, often after a struggle or argument. [...] 2. If a situation, attitude, or custom prevails in a particular place at a particular time, it is normal or most common in that place at that time. [...] 3.
There are 13 meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb prevail, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
