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PREVAILS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Prevails.

Prevails - as a verb

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

Example: "Money reigns supreme here"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dominate11predominate16reign6rule4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be valid, applicable, or true

Example: "This theory still holds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold8obtain8

Continue to exist

Example: "These stories die hard"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
endure7persist9run3
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
continue10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Prove superior

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
triumph14

Use persuasion successfully

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

Example Sentences

"In his latest book, the author suggests that fear often prevails over reason."
"Despite the challenges, their optimism prevails and keeps them going."
"Despite the controversies, truth ultimately prevails."
"It is important to ensure that justice prevails in all legal matters."
"In the battle between good and evil, good always prevails."
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Word Game Points

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

PREVAILS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PREVAILS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, prevails is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PREVAILS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PREVAILS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, prevails is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PREVAILS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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