[pri-veyl] 
| 1. | to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally: Silence prevailed along the funeral route. |
| 2. | to appear or occur as the more important or frequent feature or element; predominate: Green tints prevail in the upholstery. |
| 3. | to be or prove superior in strength, power, or influence (usually fol. by over): They prevailed over their enemies in the battle. |
| 4. | to succeed; become dominant; win out: to wish that the right side might prevail. |
| 5. | to use persuasion or inducement successfully: He prevailed upon us to accompany him. |
