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

The United States prevailed, 3-1. —Sean Gregory, Time, 26 Jan. 2026

Grace Slaughter and Hope Richardson added seven points each and Caeleigh Rogers chipped in six as the Timberwolves (19-8) relied on their consistent, balanced scoring to prevail. —Butch Hart, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026

Yorkville Christian 13-7 (10) Jayden Riley scores 26 points for Mustangs, but tough Metamora prevails 81-69. —Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026

As new performers and writers join, the pop-culture references will change, and so will the prevailing comedic sensibilities. —Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026

Phrases Containing prevail

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