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Prevail (Verb)

Be valid, applicable, or true; "This theory still holds".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Use persuasion successfully; "He prevailed upon her to visit his parents".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Prove superior; "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight".

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

The home team prevailed in the intense soccer match despite injuries to key players.
Her determination to succeed ultimately prevailed, and she landed her dream job.
After years of struggle, the small business prevailed against its larger competitors.
The tourists managed to prevail over the harsh mountain terrain and reached the summit.
In the long and exhausting trial, the prosecution's case ultimately prevailed, and the defendant was convicted.

Continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The legend of King Arthur continues to prevail in modern literature and film adaptations.
Despite numerous attempts to debunk it, the myth of the Loch Ness Monster still prevails in popular culture.
The music of the Beatles endures to this day, and their influence continues to prevail in contemporary music.
The legend of the Bermuda Triangle prevails as one of the most enduring unsolved maritime mysteries.
Many conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of John F Kennedy continue to prevail among theorists and enthusiasts.

Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood".