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prevail

/pɹɪˈveɪl/ · verb

Meaning

  1. 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.
  2. To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.
  3. To succeed in persuading or inducing.
  4. To avail.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

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