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prevail

/pɹɪˈveɪl/verb

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.

Example sentences

  • “Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag.”
  • “In his day and age, such practices prevailed all over Europe.”

Featured as word of the day on July 11, 2028.

Related words

prevalentWidespread or preferred.pretentiousIntended to impress others; ostentatious.priceThe cost required to gain possession of something.pretenseA false or hypocritical profession.primalBeing the first in time or in history.presumeTo perform, do (something) without authority; to lay claim to without permission.