Meanings
How to pronounce "prevail upon":
AU
To convince; to persuade.
Example: "Perhaps I can prevail upon him to change his mind."
Example Sentences
1
I will do my best to prevail upon my parents to let me go to the party.
2
They tried to prevail upon the president to change his decision, but he remained firm.
3
I was able to prevail upon my sister to accompany me on the trip.
4
We were able to prevail upon the landlord to reduce the rent.
