Synonyms of prevail

prevail

verb

pri-ˈvāl 

1

as in to win

to achieve victory (as in a contest)

we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• win
• triumph
• succeed
• overcome
• conquer
• contend
• carry the day
• kick butt
• sweep
• vie
• squeak
• breeze
• squeeze
• romp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lose
• fail
• struggle
• collapse
• fold
• decline
• wash out
• slip
• flop
• flounder
• wane
• slump

2

as in to survive

to continue to operate or to meet one's needs

a custom that still prevails in many areas of Africa

Synonyms & Similar Words

• survive
• last
• persist
• remain
• continue
• go
• hold out
• endure
• keep up
• hold up
• manage
• persevere
• cope
• abide
• linger
• carry on
• get along
• get by
• get on
• make out
• stretch
• fare
• hang in
• draw out
• hold on
• run on
• bear up
• hang on

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fail
• run out
• stop
• die
• go out
• give out
• break
• cut out
• expire
• collapse
• break down
• stall
• fizzle
• crash
• peter (out)
• wane
• run down
• conk (out)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of prevail

Some legal experts doubted the oil industry would prevail in this case without both Thomas and Alito. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

In the matter of a 4-4 tie, that means the decision of the Colorado Supreme Court—allowing Boulder's lawsuit to proceed—will prevail. — Carrie Johnson, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026

If the plaintiffs prevail, local rules could be used to shake down companies for emissions that occur elsewhere. — Michael Toth, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

In the end, Green Bay prevailed to avoid a DEFCON 5 scenario in Green Bay. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Phrases Containing prevail

• prevail (on or upon)
• prevail (over)