Word Meaning

prevail definition and meaning

v. i. To overcome; to gain the victory or superiority; to gain the advantage; to have the upper hand, or the mastery; to succeed; -- sometimes with over or against.
v. i. To be in force; to have effect, power, or influence; to be predominant; to have currency or prevalence; to obtain; as, the practice prevails this day.
v. i. To persuade or induce; -- with on, upon, or with; as, I prevailedon him to wait.

Crossword clues for prevail

- Be victorious
- have the upper hand
- Hold sway
- Prove Superior
- Succeed
- Succeed in performing
- Triumph, succeed
- Win through