Definitions

prevail

[pri-veyl] / prɪˈveɪl /

VERB

dominate, control

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abound beat overcome prove reign succeed triumph win

STRONG

best carry command conquer domineer gain master obtain overrule predominate preponderate

WEAK

be common be current be prevalent be usual be victorious be widespread come out on top exist generally get there go great guns go places hit pay dirt luck out make it make out move out take off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail forfeit lose surrender

STRONG

follow give up yield

Example Sentences

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Casey Palma, who is working for the developer on the approval process, said local officials are pushing for consideration of a few other sites, though it isn’t yet clear which option will prevail.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Should she prevail, Andreeva would become the third-youngest first-time Grand Slam champion this century, after Maria Sharapova and Emma Raducanu.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Anything short of that might not be enough to prevail anymore.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

Fortunately, there’s no need to predict which market forces will prevail.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

In a different corner of the Galaxy, a different sequence of events should have occurred and a different ratio of magnesium isotopes should prevail.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 12–15

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"The Hill We Climb," by Amanda Gorman

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