prevail

  1. Verb.  (intransitive) To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.
  2. Verb.  (intransitive) To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.
  3. Verb.  (intransitive) To succeed in persuading or inducing.

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