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Bookmark or Share- PREVAILED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionaryto be common among a group of people or area at a particular time: This attitude still prevails among the middle classes. Fewer examples. A friendly atmosphere prevailed among members of the team. Our only hope is that justice will prevail. Eventually common sense prevailed and he decided it would be more sensible to be honest.
- PREVAIL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.comverb (used without object) to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally: Silence prevailed along the funeral route. to appear or occur as the more important or frequent feature or element; predominate: Green tints prevail in the upholstery. Synonyms: preponderate.
- PREVAIL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionaryprevail | American Dictionary. verb [ I ] us / prɪˈveɪl / Add to word list. to exist and be accepted among a large number of people, or to get a position of control and influence: Let’s hope that common sense prevails. In spite of injuries, our team prevailed and went on to win. Phrasal verb. prevail on/upon someone to do something.
- Prevail - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.comPrevail means to successfully persuade someone of something. If you were a Presidential advisor and you convinced him to make a National Day of Pet Appreciation, then you prevailed upon him to recognize pets. Prevail can be used for different kinds of success. If you prevail upon someone, you have influence on them.
- Prevail Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster1. : to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph. 2. : to be or become effective or effectual. 3. : to use persuasion successfully. prevailed on him to sing. 4. : to be frequent : predominate. the west winds that prevail in the mountains. 5. : to be or continue in use or fashion : persist. a custom that still prevails. Synonyms.
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