English dictionary

prevail

/pr/I/'v/eI/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

verb.stative

Synonyms dominate predominate reign rule

Source: WordNet 3.0
be valid, applicable, or true

verb.stative

Synonyms hold obtain

Source: WordNet 3.0
continue to exist

verb.stative

Synonyms die hard endure persist run

Source: WordNet 3.0
prove superior

verb.competition

Examples
The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight.

Synonyms triumph

Source: WordNet 3.0
use persuasion successfully

verb.communication

Examples
He prevailed upon her to visit his parents.

Source: WordNet 3.0
To overcome; to gain the victory or superiority; to gain the advantage; to have the upper hand, or the mastery; to succeed; -- sometimes with <i>over</i> or <i>against</i>.

verb

Source: webster1913