prevail

/pɹɪvˈe‍ɪl/

/pɹiˈveɪɫ/, /pɹɪˈveɪɫ/

[verb]

to prevail

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

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

synonyms : dominate

predominate

reign

rule

continue to exist

synonyms : die hard

endure

persist

run

be valid, applicable, or true

synonyms : hold

obtain

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

synonyms : triumph

to successfully persuade someone to do something

Examples

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.