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

Earlier on Thursday, Paramount filed its opposition, arguing that the states are unlikely to prevail on their case and should not be granted a restraining order. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 17 July 2026

In OpenTable’s top 100 hotel restaurants rankings, 97 West prevailed as the only Fort Worth pick. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

As of mid-day Friday, bets on Kalshi showed the Spanish team with 61% odds to prevail over Lionel Messi’s squad. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 17 July 2026

The party was in your home, and your wishes and rules should have prevailed. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 16 July 2026

Phrases Containing prevail

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