Definition of Prevail

Verb: prevail pri'veyl

Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
"Hispanics prevail in this neighbourhood";
- predominate, dominate, rule, reign
Be valid, applicable, or true
"This theory still prevails";
- hold, obtain
Continue to exist
"These stories prevail";
- persist, die hard, run, endure
Prove superior
"The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight";
- triumph
Use persuasion successfully
"He prevailed upon her to visit his parents"