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View usage for: (prɪveɪl) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense prevails, present participle prevailing, past tense, past participle prevailed1. verbIf a proposal, principle, or opinion prevails, it gains influence or is accepted, often after a struggle or argument. We hope that common sense would prevail. [VERB] Rick still believes that justice will prevail. [VERB] Political and personal ambitions are starting to prevail over economic interests. [VERB + over] Synonyms: win, succeed, triumph, overcome More Synonyms of prevail 2. verbIf a situation, attitude, or custom prevails in a particular place at a particular time, it is normal or most common in that place at that time. A similar situation prevails in America. [VERB] ...the confusion which had prevailed at the time of the revolution. [VERB] How people bury their dead says much about the prevailing attitudes toward death. [VERB-ing] Synonyms: be widespread, abound, predominate, be current More Synonyms of prevail 3. verbIf one side in a battle, contest, or dispute prevails, it wins. He appears to have the votes he needs to prevail. [VERB] I do hope he will prevail over the rebels. [V + over/against] 4. verbIf you prevail upon someone to do something, you succeed in persuading them to do it. [formal] We must, each of us, prevail upon our congressman to act. [V + upon/on] Do you think she could be prevailed upon to do those things? [V upon/on n to-inf] prevail in British English (prɪˈveɪl) verb (intransitive)1. (often foll by over or against) to prove superior; gain mastery skill will prevail 2. to be or appear as the most important feature; be prevalent 3. to exist widely; be in force 4. (often foll by on or upon) to succeed in persuading or inducing Derived forms prevailer (preˈvailer) noun Word origin C14: from Latin praevalēre to be superior in strength, from prae beyond + valēre to be strong prevail in American English (priˈveɪl; prɪˈveɪl) verb intransitive1. to gain the advantage or mastery; be victorious; triumph often with over or against 2. to produce or achieve the desired effect; be effective; succeed 3. to be or become stronger or more widespread; predominate 4. to exist widely; be prevalent Word origin ME prevaylen < L praevalere < prae-, before (see pre-) + valere, to be strong: see value Examples of 'prevail' in a sentenceprevail In other languagesprevail British English: prevail VERB If a proposal, principle, or opinion prevails, it gains influence or is accepted, often after a struggle or argument. We hope that common sense would prevail. - American English: prevail
- Brazilian Portuguese: prevalecer
- Chinese: 占上风
- European Spanish: prevalecer
- French: prévaloir
- German: vorherrschen
- Italian: prevalere
- Japanese: 普及する
- Korean: 우세하다
- European Portuguese: prevalecer
- Latin American Spanish: prevalecer
Chinese translation of 'prevail' vi - (= be current) [custom, belief, conditions, fashion]
盛行 (shèngxíng) - (= triumph)
to prevail (over sth) 胜(勝)过(過)(某事) (shèngguò (mǒushì)) to prevail upon sb to do sth 说(說)服某人做某事 (shuōfú mǒurén zuò mǒushì)
Definition to prove superior We hoped that common sense would prevail. Synonyms overcome overrule be victorious carry the day prove superior gain mastery Definition to be generally established A similar situation prevails in America. Synonyms be widespread abound be current be prevalent preponderate exist generally phrasal verbSee prevail on or upon someoneAdditional synonymsDefinition to form the greatest part or be most common All nationalities were represented, but the English and American predominated. Synonyms be in the majority, dominate, prevail, stand out, be predominant, be most noticeable, preponderateDefinition to be more powerful, important, or numerous (than) Synonyms predominate, rule, dominate, prevail, outnumber, hold sway, reign supreme Definition to achieve an aim I hope they succeed in reaching an agreement. Synonyms triumph, win, prevailAdditional synonymsDefinition to gain control or success a symbol of good triumphing over evil Synonyms succeed, win, overcome, prevail, best, dominate, overwhelm, thrive, flourish, subdue, prosper, get the better of, vanquish (literary), come out on top (informal), carry the day, take the honours |