prevail

/prɪvˈeɪl/

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be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
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be valid, applicable, or true; "This theory still holds"
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continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures"
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prove superior; "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"
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use persuasion successfully; "He prevailed upon her to visit his parents"

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