prevail
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Synonyms for prevail
be widespread
Synonyms
- be widespread
- abound
- predominate
- be current
- be prevalent
- preponderate
- exist generally
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Synonyms for prevail
to occupy the preeminent position in
prevail against: to win a victory over, as in battle or a competition
prevail on: to succeed in causing (a person) to act in a certain way
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Synonyms for prevail
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
continue to exist
Related Words
use persuasion successfully
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