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