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The correct spelling is prevail.
How to pronounce prevail
/pɹɪˈveɪl/
verbIPA: /pɹɪˈveɪl/
Say it like: Pre-vay-l
The correct spelling is prevail. To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others. For example: "Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag."
Usage Examples
“Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag.”
“In his day and age, such practices prevailed all over Europe.”
“I prevailed on him to wait.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.
- 2.To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.
- 3.To succeed in persuading or inducing.
- 4.To avail.
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