prevail

intransitive verb

To be greater in strength or influence; triumph.

intransitive verb

To be most common or frequent; be predominant.

intransitive verb

To be in force, use, or effect; be current.

intransitive verb

To use persuasion or inducement successfully. Often used with on, upon, or with. synonym: persuade.

To be superior in strength; hence, to have or gain the advantage, as in a contest or matching of strength; be victorious; triumph; have the upper hand: often followed by over or against.

To have or exert superior influence; have a controlling or overmastering authority; be predominant.

To operate effectually; be effective; succeed, especially in persuading, inducing, or convincing.

To be in force; extend with power or effect; hence, to be prevalent or current.

To be currently received or believed; be established.

To avail; be of value or service.