Prevails Meaning in English
word · lemma: prevail
pɹiˈveɪɫz/, /pɹɪˈveɪɫz
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pɹɪvˈeɪlz
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Definition
To be more powerful, common, or successful than others; to win against something or become widespread.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or written; common with ideas, attitudes, or forces. Collocates with 'justice', 'reason', 'truth', 'tradition', and in phrases like 'as common sense prevails'. Not for physical fights (use 'wins').
Spanish: prevalece - domina - predominaPortuguese (BR): prevalece - predominaPortuguese (PT): prevalece - predominaChinese (Simplified): 占上风 - 盛行Chinese (Traditional): 佔上風 - 盛行Hindi: प्रबल होता है - हावी होता हैArabic: يسود - يهيمنBengali: প্রাধান্য পায় - বিজয়ী হয় - ছড়িয়ে পড়েRussian: преобладает - господствует - побеждает (в моральном смысле)Japanese: 支配する - 優勢である - 広まるVietnamese: chiếm ưu thế - thắng thế - vẫn tồn tạiKorean: 우세하다 - 지배하다 - 널리 퍼지다Turkish: üstün gelmek - hakim olmak - yaygın olmakUrdu: غالب آنا - رائج ہونا - غالب ہوناIndonesian: berkuasa - menang (secara moral) - tetap berlangsung
Example Sentences
Truth always prevails in the end.
basic
Justice prevails when everyone is treated fairly.
basic
Good often prevails over evil in stories.
basic
Let’s hope common sense prevails at the meeting.
natural
Despite the difficulties, her optimism prevails.
natural
Tradition still prevails in many small towns.
natural