Prevail

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Mục lục 1 Verb (used without object) 1.1 to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally 1.2 to appear or occur as the more important or frequent feature or element; predominate 1.3 to be or prove superior in strength, power, or influence (usually fol. by over ) 1.4 to succeed; become dominant; win out 1.5 to use persuasion or inducement successfully 2 Antonyms 2.1 verb 3 Synonyms 3.1 verb 3.2 phrasal verb

Verb (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.

to be or prove superior in strength, power, or influence (usually fol. by over )

They prevailed over their enemies in the battle.

to succeed; become dominant; win out

to wish that the right side might prevail.

to use persuasion or inducement successfully

He prevailed upon us to accompany him.

Antonyms

verb

lose , surrender

Synonyms

verb

abound , beat , be common , be current , be prevalent , best , be usual , be victorious , be widespread , carry , come out on top , command , conquer , domineer , exist generally , gain , get there , go great guns , go places , hit pay dirt , luck out , make it , make out , master , move out , obtain , overcome , overrule , predominate , preponderate , prove , reign , succeed , take off , triumph , win , rule , actuate , control , dominate , surmount

phrasal verb

beat , best , conquer , master , overcome , rout , subdue , subjugate , surmount , triumph over , vanquish , worst , argue into , bring , bring around , convince , get , induce , sell , talk into