PREVAIL

v. 1 hold sway, win (out), predominate, succeed, triumph, gain or achieve a victory, prove superior, gain mastery or control It is sometimes disappointing to learn that right does not always prevail 2 predominate, be prevalent or widespread or current, preponderate, dominate, be the order of the day As usual during Oktoberfest in Bavaria, revelry prevailed 3 prevail on or upon. persuade, induce, influence, sway, dispose; incline, win over, bring round, convince We prevailed on the guard to let us through the gate