Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Prevail.
How to pronounce prevail:
US
Prevail - as a verb
Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
Example: "Money reigns supreme here"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be valid, applicable, or true
Example: "This theory still holds"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Continue to exist
Example: "These stories die hard"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Prove superior
Example: "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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."
Word Game Points
Is PREVAIL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, prevail is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordPREVAIL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PREVAIL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prevail is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPREVAIL has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
