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Meaning of prevail
The primary meaning of the word "prevail" is to prove more powerful or successful than someone or something else.
Etymology of prevail
The word "prevail" comes from the Old French "prevaloir", which is derived from the Latin "praevalere", meaning "to be strong" or "to have superiority"
Historically, the word has been used to describe a situation where one person, group, or idea gains the upper hand or becomes dominant over others
Synonyms
succeed
triumph
win
conquer
dominate
overpower
overcome
suppress
subdue
vanquish
defeat
overpower
outdo
outmaneuver
outwit
outplay
outshine
outclass
excel
thrive
flourish
prosper
predominate
reign
rule
govern
dominate
lead
direct
manage
control
master
command
overcome
surmount
transcend
get the better of
gain the upper hand
have the upper hand
Definitions
- To prove more powerful or successful than someone or something else
- To be widely accepted or established as true or valid
- To exist or be found in a particular place or situation
- To persuade or convince someone to do something
Usage Examples
- The new policy will prevail despite opposition from some members of the community
- Her arguments prevailed, and the committee agreed to support the proposal
- The company's commitment to quality will prevail in the long run
- The team's strategy prevailed, and they won the championship
Antonyms
fail
lose
succumb
surrender
yield
capitulate
submit
concede
relinquish
abandon
forfeit
flounder
falter
founder
stagnate
decline
deteriorate
worsen
lose ground
fall behind
lag behind
trail behind
be defeated
be overcome