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prevail

UK
/prɪˈveɪl/
US
/prɪˈveɪl/

Translations

prevailverb
prevailed
Past Simple
prevailed
Past Participle
prevailing
Gerund
UK
/prɪˈveɪl/
US
/prɪˈveɪl/
prévaloirS'emploie surtout dans un registre soutenu ou formel.
A sense of optimism prevails among the team members.
Un sentiment d'optimisme prévaut parmi les membres de l'équipe.
In the end, justice will prevail over injustice.
En fin de compte, la justice l'emportera sur l'injustice.
Additional translations
convaincreAu sens de « amener quelqu'un à faire quelque chose ».
Synonyms
dominate
reign
exist
persist
succeed
win
triumph
conquer
overcome
Antonyms
fail
lose

Definitions

prevailverb
To prove more powerful or superior; to be victorious.
In the end, justice will prevail over injustice.
To be widespread or current; to exist generally.
A sense of optimism prevails among the team members.
To persuade someone to do something.
She prevailed upon her friend to join the club.
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