Prevail (Verb)
Meaning 1
Be valid, applicable, or true; "This theory still holds".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Use persuasion successfully; "He prevailed upon her to visit his parents".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Meaning 3
Continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Related Words
Meaning 4
Prove superior; "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
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Meaning 5
Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.