pre·vail
verb /priˈvāl/
prevailed, past participle; prevailed, past tense; prevailing, present participle; prevails, 3rd person singular present
Prove more powerful than opposing forces; be victorious
- it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion
Be widespread in a particular area at a particular time; be current
- an atmosphere of crisis prevails
Persuade (someone) to do something
- she was prevailed upon to give an account of her work