Prevail

/pɹɪˈveɪl/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters

Definition of Prevail

verb

  1. To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.

    "Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag."

  2. To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.

    "In his day and age, such practices prevailed all over Europe."

  3. To succeed in persuading or inducing.

    "I prevailed on him to wait."

  4. To avail.

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