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PREVAILED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Prevailed.

How to pronounce prevailed:

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Prevailed - 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 rain, our team prevailed and won the soccer game."
"After a long legal battle, justice prevailed and the innocent man was set free."
"Love prevailed over hatred, and the two families reconciled."
"Despite the challenges, the determined climbers prevailed and reached the mountain summit."
"Despite the initial skepticism, the new idea prevailed and became a popular trend."
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Word Game Points

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

PREVAILED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PREVAILED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prevailed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PREVAILED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PREVAILED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prevailed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PREVAILED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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