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

Stadium worker wages Sherman said the team’s commitment also includes providing prevailing wages to the stadium operations workers, including concessions and custodial workers. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

Jeanie prevailed in the dispute and further consolidated her control of the organization. — Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Coleman initially won by a margin of 700 votes, but Franken prevailed in the recount. — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2026

Friend will face Republican Mery Lopez-Palma, who prevailed in her primary. — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing prevail

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