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

Saudi Arabia is not a neutral party waiting patiently for good sense to prevail. — Mahad D. Darar, The Conversation, 17 Sep. 2026

About 25 people voiced their opinions on the budget and tax rates, which have been prevailing topics in the Tarrant County judge race between Simmons and O’Hare. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

Bro-country, the prevailing country trend of the 2010s, was defined by songs that were interchangeable, using the familiar signifiers of trucks, tailgates, and ladies in jean shorts, usually set to the same midtempo beat. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

The prevailing theory is that Icelandic winters are notoriously variable, which wreaks havoc on the dormant phase of Arctic mosquitoes’ life cycle, killing eggs in unpredictable freezes and thaws. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing prevail

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