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prevails upon

verb as in persuade, influence

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Nor has he ever understood the code of honour which prevails upon the sea.

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He knew the fine distinction between drama and tragedy, the tragedy which nature prevails upon the sensitive to accept.

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Lucius then prevails upon Palaestra to let him attempt the same transformation.

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Golaud prevails upon her to go with him—the night is coming on, and she cannot remain alone in the forest.

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In some of the ballads the treacherous seducer is an enchanter, who prevails upon the maid to go with him by the power of a spell.

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On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to prevails upon, such as: affect, bring around, convince, crack, dispose, and draw.

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