What does "Prevail" mean?

succeeded or won

Synonym: succeed, triumph Opposite: fail, lose

"Prevail" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

I've been up for promotions against that man on six occasions, and he's prevailed every single time.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S4E17

lf my wretched brother should somehow preνail, these hens will return to their cocks and crow of how my courage inspired them, lifted their spirits.

— Game of Thrones S2E9

So the laws of Post-it clearly prevail.

— Grey's Anatomy S6E12

That's just talking about the story Of a scrappy little underdog team that prevailed despite very shaky goal ending and, frankly, the declining skills of Trevor Linden.

— How I Met Your Mother S5E3

the great power of creation would prevails

— Moana

Many brave knights had attempted to free her from this dreadful prison, but none prevailed.

— Shrek

And she will have prevailed and will be Mrs. Peter Townsend.

— The Crown S1E10

And that's why they will prevail.

— The Good Place S4E5

"Prevail" in TV shows & movies

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