transcription, транскрипция: [ pri-ˈvāl ]
intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin praevalēre, from prae- pre- + valēre to be strong — more at wield
Date: 15th century
1. : to gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
2. : to be or become effective or effectual
3. : to use persuasion successfully
prevail ed on him to sing
4. : to be frequent : predominate
the west winds that prevail in the mountains
5. : to be or continue in use or fashion : persist
a custom that still prevail s