prevailed upon

VERB

persuade, influence

Synonyms

WEAK

affect argue into bring around convince crack dispose draw get get around impress incline induce promote prompt put across ram down throat sell suck in sway talk into win over

Antonyms

WEAK

discourage dissuade leave alone

Example Sentences

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Finally, Mr. Reiner prevailed upon Norman Lear—once his boss on “All in the Family,” then the head honcho of Embassy Pictures—to provide backing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Mnuchin, according to administration officials, prevailed upon Trump to drop the tax cut and go for a giant stimulus package.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2020

After persuading her younger brother, Sen. Ted Kennedy, that she wanted to continue the family tradition of public service, he prevailed upon President Clinton to appoint her to the post.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2020

Nine months remained before the regiment would set sail, and during this time he once more prevailed upon his mother to use her influence with those in power.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2019

The Osage prevailed upon the government to divide the land solely among members of the tribe, thereby increasing each individual’s allotment from 160 acres to 657 acres.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann