Prevail against Meaning in English
expression
pɹiˈveɪɫ/, /pɹɪˈveɪɫ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
pri-VAIL uh-GAYNST
pɹɪvˈeɪl/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
priv-AIL uh-GENST
Definição
To finally defeat or overcome someone or something, often after a struggle or difficulty.
Uso & Nuances
A formal and slightly old-fashioned expression; often used in literary, legal, or religious contexts. Common with opposition, enemies, challenges, or adversity ('prevail against the odds'). Less common in everyday conversation compared to 'defeat' or 'overcome'.
Spanish: superar - vencer - imponerse sobrePortuguese (BR): prevalecer sobre - superar - vencerPortuguese (PT): prevalecer sobre - superar - vencerChinese (Simplified): 战胜 - 克服Chinese (Traditional): 戰勝 - 克服Hindi: परास्त करना - विजय प्राप्त करनाArabic: يتغلب على - ينتصر علىBengali: পরাজিত করা - জয় পাওয়াRussian: преодолеть - одолеть - победитьJapanese: 打ち勝つ - 勝るVietnamese: vượt qua - chiến thắngKorean: 이기다 - 극복하다Turkish: üstün gelmek - yenmekUrdu: غلبہ پانا - قابو پاناIndonesian: mengalahkan - menang melawan
Frases de Exemplo
The team hoped to prevail against stronger opponents.
basic
With courage, we will prevail against any challenge.
basic
They managed to prevail against all odds.
basic
No matter what happens, we must prevail against injustice.
natural
The hero will eventually prevail against evil in the end.
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Sometimes you have to fight hard to prevail against your fears.
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