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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024pre•vail /prɪˈveɪl/USA pronunciation v. - to be widespread or current;
be found in many places:[not: be + ~-ing* no object]The opinion that he is a loser still prevails. - to be or prove superior in strength, power, or influence: [no object]Greed has prevailed once again.[~ + over]to prevail over one's enemies.
- to persuade successfully:[~ + on/upon + object]Can you prevail on him to go?
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pre•vail (pri vāl′),USA pronunciation v.i. - to be widespread or current;
exist everywhere or generally:Silence prevailed along the funeral route. - to appear or occur as the more important or frequent feature or element;
predominate:Green tints prevail in the upholstery. - to be or prove superior in strength, power, or influence (usually fol. by over):They prevailed over their enemies in the battle.
- to succeed;
become dominant;
win out:to wish that the right side might prevail. - to use persuasion or inducement successfully:He prevailed upon us to accompany him.
- Latin praevalēre to be more able, equivalent. to prae- pre- + valēre to be strong; see prevalent
- Middle English prevayllen to grow very strong 1350–1400
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged preponderate.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged overcome.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged lose.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: prevail /prɪˈveɪl/ vb (intransitive)- often followed by over or against: to prove superior; gain mastery: skill will prevail
- to be or appear as the most important feature; be prevalent
- to exist widely; be in force
- often followed by on or upon: to succeed in persuading or inducing
Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin praevalēre to be superior in strength, from prae beyond + valēre to be strongpreˈvailer n |