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prevail

/prɪ'veɪl/

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verb
prove superior
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"The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"

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triumph

type of:
win
verb
be valid, applicable, or true
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hold obtain

type of:
be exist
verb
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
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dominate predominate reign rule
verb
continue to exist
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die hard endure persist run

type of:
continue
verb
use persuasion successfully
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"He prevailed upon her to visit his parents"

type of:
persuade

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