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verb (used without object)
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 followed 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.
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Prevails
is always a great word to know.
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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