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PREVAIL

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Prevail.

How to pronounce prevail:

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Prevail - as a verb

Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

Example: "Money reigns supreme here"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dominatepredominatereignrule
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be valid, applicable, or true

Example: "This theory still holds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
holdobtain

Continue to exist

Example: "These stories die hard"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endurepersistrun
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
continue
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prove superior

Example: "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
triumph

Use persuasion successfully

Example: "He prevailed upon her to visit his parents"

Example Sentences

"Despite the odds, the underdog team managed to prevail in the championship."
"Love and kindness will prevail over hatred and division."
"In the end, justice will prevail and the truth will be revealed."
"Amidst the chaos, a sense of calm prevailed in the room."
"After a long battle, peace finally prevailed between the two warring countries."
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Word Game Points

Is PREVAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prevail is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PREVAIL has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PREVAIL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prevail is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PREVAIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is PREVAIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prevail is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PREVAIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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