prevail

Verb
  1. Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance (synset 202650318)
    "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
    subtypes:
    same as: dominate, predominate, reign, rule
  2. Be valid, applicable, or true (synset 202654604)
    "This theory still holds"
    is a type of: be, exist - have an existence, be extant
    same as: hold, obtain
  3. Continue to exist (synset 202653599)
    "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures"
    is a type of: continue - exist over a prolonged period of time
    subtypes:
    • carry over - transfer or persist from one stage or sphere of activity to another
    • reverberate - have a long or continuing effect
    same as: die hard, endure, persist, run
    verb group: run - occur persistently
  4. Prove superior (synset 201104145)
    "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"
    is a type of: win - be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
    same as: triumph
  5. Use persuasion successfully (synset 200779838)
    "He prevailed upon her to visit his parents"
    is a type of: persuade - cause somebody to adopt a certain position, belief, or course of action; twist somebody's arm

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