Prevail Definition & Meaning
prevail
- verb
- be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
- be valid, applicable, or true; "This theory still holds"
- continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures"
- prove superior; "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"
- use persuasion successfully; "He prevailed upon her to visit his parents"
"Prevail" in song lyrics
See how prevail is used in real songs:
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"Scorp sting, Moka Only, Ab, Prevail"
Abstract Rude, Prevail, Moka Only — Jam Packed -
"But who am I to tell on who will prevail"
Aceyalone — The Hurt -
"I walk away in New York cause cooler heads prevail"
Akrobatik — Cooler Heads
Words that rhyme with prevail
Usage tips for "prevail"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does prevail mean?
- be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood" be valid, applicable, or true; "This theory still holds" continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures" prove superior; "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight" use persuasion successfully; "He prevailed upon her to visit his parents"
- What part of speech is prevail?
- Prevail is a verb.
- How many definitions does prevail have?
- Prevail has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).