prevail

/pɹɪvˈe‍ɪl/

/pɹiˈveɪɫ/, /pɹɪˈveɪɫ/

[verbe]

to prevail

[VERBE]

MAIN VERB

prévaloir

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

Synonymes : dominate

predominate

reign

rule

l'emporter sur

(of an opinion, idea, etc.) to prove superior and be accepted by others, particularly after a dispute or struggle

Synonymes : triumph

convaincre de

to successfully persuade someone to do something

Exemples

1. Let's hope that common sense prevails and they find a happy medium.

2. In our office politics, Sally always tries to run with the hare and hunt with the hounds, telling both the clerical workers and the management that she thinks they should prevail.

3. Justice prevailed.

4. Lucky shirts, lucky shirts prevail.