prevail

6 definitions • 9 examples

to get control or influence:

I am sure that common sense will prevail in the end.

And did reason prevail over (= become a more powerful influence than) emotion?

to be common among a group of people or area at a particular time:

This attitude still prevails among the middle classes.

to exist and be accepted among a large number of people, or to get a position of control and influence:

Let’s hope that common sense prevails.

In spite of injuries, our team prevailed and went on to win.

to get control or influence in a particular situation:

prevail over sth They complained that corporate interests often prevailed over the needs of the individual.

to win in an argument, court case, etc.:

prevail in sth If they prevail in the court case, they could receive up to $10,000 each.

to be common among a group of people or in an area at a particular time:

This attitude still prevails in parts of Europe.

prevail among sb Secrecy prevails among the banking lobbies.