(usually of a disease or condition) To affect adversely
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To stay in the same place or condition
To be victorious, or to prove to be more powerful or superior
“But the new vocabulary and the concepts that went with it were part of the arsenal he needed in order to prevail over his rivals.”
To be, or prove, successful
“He never gave up his faith that the family business would prevail.”
To be widespread or current in a particular area or at a particular time
“Sometimes belief seems to prevail, at other times doubt, but the important thing is to keep the conversation going.”
To endure, survive, or remain in existence
“Only the strong will prevail. If you think we are the weak, it might be worthwhile to pack up and move to a different destination.”
To have or exert control or power
To defeat, subdue or overcome with superior strength
To rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly
To triumph or achieve victory in
(often "triumph over") To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties
To remain valid or unaltered
(usually of a disease or condition) To affect adversely
To survive a difficult situation
To be exceptionally proficient in an activity or subject
To exist or be found to be present in a place or under a particular set of conditions
To have power and influence over
To overcome or prevail over, especially a difficulty or obstacle
To affect or come upon
To determine or dictate
To exceed in weight or importance
To be persuaded based on available information
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