prevail
/prɪˈveɪl/verb
उच्चारण प्रिवेल
प्रचलित होना; विजयी होना
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verb
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[I]
to exist or be very common at a particular time or in a particular place; (formal) to defeat an opponent, especially after a long struggle
प्रचलित होना; विजयी होना
- Peace prevailed.
- Truth will prevail.
Synonyms exist be common win triumph predominate
→Phrasal verbs 1
prevail upon
to persuade somebody to do something
(किसी को कुछ करने के लिए) राज़ी करना, मना लेना
- He was finally prevailed upon to withdraw his resignation.
- Can I prevail upon you to stay for dinner?
◇Word family
prevailing adj.prevalent adj.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
exist be common win triumph predominate
§Grammar and usage
Prevail over or against sb; prevail upon sb to do sth (formal, persuade); motto: Satyameva Jayate (truth alone prevails).
Prevail over या against sb; prevail upon sb to do sth (औपचारिक, मनाना); आदर्श वाक्य: सत्यमेव जयते (सत्य की ही विजय होती है)।