prevail | Definition of prevail

Synonyms and Antonyms of prevail

1 to achieve victory (as in a contest)

we shall prevail despite the overwhelming odds

Synonyms of prevail

conquer, triumph, win

Words Related to prevail

overcome, sweep

squeak, squeeze

Phrases Synonymous with prevail

Near Antonyms of prevail

collapse, fail, flop, fold, wash out

flounder, struggle

decline, slip, slump, wane

Antonyms of prevail

2 to continue to operate or to meet one's needs

a custom that still prevails in many areas of Africa

Synonyms of prevail

hold out, hold up, keep up, last, survive

Words Related to prevail

bear up, carry on, cope, endure, fare, get along, get by, get on, go, hang in, make out, manage, persevere

abide, continue, draw out, hang on, hold on, linger, persist, remain, run on, stretch

Near Antonyms of prevail

break, break down, collapse, conk (out), crash, cut out, die, expire, stall, stop

Antonyms of prevail

fail, fizzle, give out, go out, peter (out), run out