Prevail

·vi To persuade or induce;

— with on, upon, or with; as, I prevailedon him to wait.

II. Prevail ·vi To be in force; to have effect, power, or influence; to be predominant; to have currency or prevalence; to Obtain; as, the practice prevails this day.

III. Prevail ·vi To Overcome; to gain the victory or superiority; to gain the advantage; to have the upper hand, or the mastery; to Succeed;

— sometimes with over or against.