definition of
prevail

[1] #1 prevail v. [predominate, dominate, rule, reign] be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood". wn

[2] #2 prevail v. [hold, obtain] be valid, applicable, or true; "This theory still holds". wn

[3] #3 prevail v. [persist, die hard, run, endure] continue to exist; "These stories die hard"; "The legend of Elvis endures". wn

[4] #4 prevail v. [triumph] prove superior; "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight". wn

[5] #5 prevail v. use persuasion successfully; "He prevailed upon her to visit his parents". wn