prevail

Fetched 2026-10-26 (cache).

Synonyms: preval

Antonyms: preval

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|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.
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[triumph]]; to be [[victorious]].
3. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To be [[current]], [[widespread]]{{,}} or [[predominant]]; to have [[currency]] or [[prevalence]].
4. {{lb|en|intransitive|often with '''''upon''''' or '''''on'''''}} To succeed in [[persuade|persuading]] or [[induce|inducing]].
5. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To [[avail]].

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