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prevailed (upon)

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past tense of prevail (upon)

Synonyms of prevailed (upon)

as in urged, begged

Synonyms & Near Synonyms for prevailed (upon)

begged,
exhorted,
implored,
urged

convinced,
encouraged,
induced,
persuaded,
talked (into)

proposed,
recommended,
suggested

acquainted,
apprised,
familiarized

directed,
piloted,
steered

coached,
directed,
guided,
instructed,
led,
mentored,
shepherded,
showed,
taught,
tutored

briefed,
clued (in),
filled in,
informed,
told,
wised (up)

alerted,
cautioned,
forewarned,
warned

adjured,
admonished,
advised,
counseled
(or counselled)

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