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| pre·vail [ pri váyl ] (past and past participle pre·vailed, present participle pre·vail·ing, 3rd person present singular pre·vails) |
intransitive verb |
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1. be stronger: to prove to be stronger and in the position of greater influence and power
  He prevailed over his enemies.
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2. win through: to prove to be effective
Justice will prevail.
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3. predominate: to predominate or be the most common or frequent
Sunny skies prevail across the northeast.
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4. be current: to remain in general use or effect
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formal
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The old customs still prevail in some parts of the country.
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| [14th century. < Latin praevalere "be stronger" < valere "be strong"] |
