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prevail
verb(pre-vail)
prove superior
Synonyms: triumph,
Examples:
The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight.
prevail
verb(pre-vail)
be valid, applicable, or true
Synonyms: hold, obtain,
prevail
verb(pre-vail)
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
prevail
verb(pre-vail)
continue to exist
Synonyms: die hard, endure, persist, run,
prevail
verb(pre-vail)
use persuasion successfully
Examples:
He prevailed upon her to visit his parents.

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