be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; Money reigns supreme here; Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
[ Syn: predominate , dominate , rule , reign ]
be valid, applicable, or true; This theory still holds
continue to exist; These stories die hard; The legend of Elvis endures
prove superior; The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight
[ Syn: triumph ]
use persuasion successfully; He prevailed upon her to visit his parents'