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

And justlikethat, this has been the prevailing headline in local news reports ever since as paranoia surges across social media. —Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026

Much of the prevailing sentiment has been spurred by years of growing frustration with current measurement of TV audiences. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 May 2026

In the end, San Antonio prevailed in a 115-108 victory thanks to the brilliance of Victor Wembanyama, the 7-foot-4 monster in the middle who stood even taller on Friday night. —Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 9 May 2026

In these situations, if the stakes for one side are existential and for the other much lower, the side with the higher stakes usually prevails. —Fareed Zakaria, Washington Post, 8 May 2026

Phrases Containing prevail

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