🏆prevail

verb
/prɪˈveɪl/

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example Sentences

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

Example Expressions

prevail upon someone

Synonyms

triumph, succeed, win, dominate, overcome

Antonyms

fail, lose, surrender

Collocations

prevail over, prevail in, prevail upon, prevail against

More Example Sentences

Otherwise restlessness prevails and the country goes towards destruction.

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