B2verbformalsocietypolitics
US/prɪˈveɪl/
UK/prɪˈveɪl/
to be the most common or accepted thing, or to win in the end
In context
Common sense will prevail if everyone stays calm and listens.
In the north, traditional attitudes still prevail among older people.
The team prevailed over its rivals in the final minute of the match.
Words that go with prevail
verb + preposition
- prevail overJustice must prevail over personal interest.
- prevail amongOld habits still prevail among young people.
- prevail againstThe small team prevailed against much stronger opponents.
- prevail throughoutSimilar conditions prevail throughout the whole region.
- prevail in courtThe company prevailed in court after a long dispute.
adverb + verb
- still prevailOld attitudes still prevail in some workplaces.