prevail

//prɪˈveɪl//
C1Frequency Level 9Formal
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Verb

prevailInfinitive
prevailPresent tense
prevailedPast tense
prevailedPast participle
prevailingPresent participle
prevailsThird-person singular
1

to prove more powerful or superior; to triumph or win

In the end, justice prevailed over corruption.

2

to be widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time

These customs still prevail in rural areas.

3

to persuade someone to do something

She finally prevailed upon him to see a doctor.