Prevail - English meaning
prɪˈveɪl
Prevail – definitions in English dictionary
verbProve more powerful or superior.
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It is hard for logic to prevail over emotionverbPersuade (someone) to do something.
Usage examples:
She was prevailed upon to give an account of her work
verbTo exist and be accepted among a large number of people, or to get a position of control and influence
Usage examples:
Let’s hope that common sense prevails., in spite of injuries, our team prevailed and went on to win.
verbTo get control or influence in a particular situation
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Prevail over sth they complained that corporate interests often prevailed over the needs of the ind…
verbTo get control or influence
Usage examples:
I am sure that common sense will prevail in the end., and did reason prevail over (= become a more …
verbTo be common among a group of people or area at a particular time
Usage examples:
This attitude still prevails among the middle classes.
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Word origin
late Middle English: from Latin praevalere ‘have greater power’, from prae ‘before’ + valere ‘have power’.
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