Prevail
To be more powerful or successful than opposing forces; to win or triumph; also to persuade someone to do something (as in prevail upon).
verbPrevail
To be more powerful or successful than opposing forces; to win or triumph; also to persuade someone to do something (as in prevail upon).
verbImagine This
Imagine a lone athlete facing a much stronger team. After a grueling match, the underdog crosses the finish line first and prevails, the crowd roaring in triumph.
Sounds Like
PRIH-vayl
Looks Like
prevalent (shares root and similar appearance).
Remember This
Prevail is often used with over/against (prevail over) and with upon (prevail upon someone to do something). The related noun is prevalence and the adjective is prevalent.
Other Forms
Connect With
triumph, succeed, win, outlast, overcome, dominate
Note
Do not confuse with prevalent (adjective meaning widespread). Remember that prevail is a verb; use prevalence or prevalent for related noun/adjective meanings.