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be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
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be valid, applicable, or true
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continue to exist
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prove superior
The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight
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use persuasion successfully
He prevailed upon her to visit his parents
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derived forms
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1. Prevail / Past
prevailed
2. Prevail / Third Person
prevails
3. Prevail / Present Participle
prevailing
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