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

[ Syn: hold , obtain ]

continue to exist; These stories die hard; The legend of Elvis endures

[ Syn: persist , die hard , run , endure ]

prove superior; The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight

[ Syn: triumph ]

use persuasion successfully; He prevailed upon her to visit his parents'