Prevail: meaning, definitions and examples
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prevail
[ prɪˈveɪl ]
influence
prove more powerful or superior in a battle, conflict, or competition; be victorious.
Synonyms
conquer, succeed, triumph, win
Examples of usage
- The government prevailed in the election.
- She prevailed over her competitors with her exceptional skills.
- If we work hard, we will prevail in the end.
Translations
Translations of the word "prevail" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prevalecer
🇮🇳 प्रबल होना
🇩🇪 vorherrschen
🇮🇩 menang
🇺🇦 переважати
🇵🇱 przeważać
🇯🇵 優勢である
🇫🇷 prévaloir
🇪🇸 prevalecer
🇹🇷 üstün gelmek
🇰🇷 우세하다
🇸🇦 سائد
🇨🇿 převládat
🇸🇰 prevládať
🇨🇳 占上风
🇸🇮 prevladovati
🇮🇸 ráða
🇰🇿 үстемдік ету
🇬🇪 გადაჭარბება
🇦🇿 üstünlük təşkil etmək
🇲🇽 prevalecer
Word origin
The word 'prevail' originated from the Latin word 'praevalere', which means 'to have superior strength'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over the centuries, 'prevail' has been used to describe the act of proving superiority or influence, both in physical battles and in broader contexts. The word has evolved to encompass various meanings related to success, dominance, and prevalence.
See also: prevailing, prevalence, prevalent.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,663 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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