prevail

verbformal/pɾɨvɐlɨˈseɾ/medium

pre·va·le·cer

Definition

To be stronger, dominant, or more frequent; to triumph over others.

Common sense must prevail in this discussion.

A sense of optimism prevailed after the victory.

syn

ant

Common collocations

prevail overprevail uponjustice will prevailto prevail in court

Do latim 'praevalere' ('ser mais forte').