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Synonyms & Similar Words
succeed
triumph
win
conquer
overcome
dominate
surpass
excel
thrive
flourish
prosper
dominate
outdo
outshine
outweigh
overcome
rise above
get the better of
gain the upper hand
have the upper hand
be victorious
emerge victorious
come out on top
carry the day
have the last word
dominate the situation
be in control
hold sway
have the ascendancy
gain ascendancy
get the upper hand
outmaneuver
outwit
outplay
outclass
outrun
outlast
outperform
outshine
overshadow
Meaning of Prevail
The primary meaning of the word "prevail" is to prove more powerful or successful than someone or something else.
Definitions
- To prove more powerful or successful than someone or something else
- To be widespread or common, especially in a particular place or at a particular time
- To persuade or convince someone to do something
Etymology of Prevail
The word "prevail" comes from the Old French word "prevaleir", which is derived from the Latin word "praevalere", meaning "to be strong" or "to have power"
The Latin word "praevalere" is a combination of "prae" meaning "before" or "above" and "valere" meaning "to be strong"
The word "prevail" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of proving more powerful or successful than someone or something else
Example Uses
- The home team will prevail in the championship game if they can maintain their current momentum
- The new policy will prevail over the old one, which was deemed ineffective
- The company's commitment to quality will prevail in the end, and they will emerge as industry leaders