Synonyms for Prevail
5 senses across 1 part of speech, powered by WordNet 3.0.
Words related to "Prevail" (verb) include predominate, dominate, rule, reign.
Verb
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
"Money reigns supreme here" "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
Synonyms
predominatedominaterulereign
More specific
overrideoverarchpreponderate
be valid, applicable, or true
"This theory still holds"
Synonyms
holdobtain
Broader
exist
continue to exist
"These stories die hard" "The legend of Elvis endures"
Synonyms
persistdie hardrunendure
More specific
carry overreverberate
Broader
continue
prove superior
"The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"
Synonyms
triumph
Broader
win
use persuasion successfully
"He prevailed upon her to visit his parents"
Broader
persuade
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