prevail
/pɹɪˈveɪl/ · verb
Meaning
- To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.
- To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.
- To succeed in persuading or inducing.
- To avail.
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