prevail
word
/pɹiˈveɪɫ/
/pɹɪvˈeɪl/
Definition
To win, succeed, or be more powerful than others; can also mean to be widespread or common in a situation.
Usage & Nuances
"Prevail" is formal or literary, often used in contexts like 'justice will prevail' (win), 'old traditions prevail' (common), or 'let reason prevail.' Not used for sports wins (prefer 'win'). Often with 'over,' 'against,' or 'in the end.'
Spanish: prevalecer - imponerse - triunfarPortuguese (BR): prevalecer - predominar - vencerPortuguese (PT): prevalecer - predominar - vencerChinese (Simplified): 占上风 - 盛行 - 战胜Chinese (Traditional): 佔上風 - 盛行 - 戰勝Hindi: प्रबल होना - जीतना - हावी होनाArabic: يسود - ينتصر - يهيمنBengali: প্রাধান্য পাওয়া - জয়ী হওয়া - টিকে থাকাRussian: преобладать - восторжествовать - одержать победуJapanese: 勝る - 広まる - 支配するVietnamese: chiếm ưu thế - thịnh hành - chiến thắngKorean: 우세하다 - 승리하다 - 만연하다Turkish: üstün gelmek - hakim olmak - galip gelmekUrdu: غالب آنا - رائج ہونا - جیتناIndonesian: menguasai - menang - berlaku
Example Sentences
Truth will prevail in the end.
basic
Good always prevails over evil.
basic
We hope peace will prevail in the region.
basic
Even after years of change, old traditions still prevail here.
natural
Logic doesn't always prevail when emotions are involved.
natural
No matter what obstacles come, their determination will prevail.
natural