The word "prevails" has several meanings, and therefore, several sets of synonyms depending on the context.
Here are the main categories and their synonyms:
1. To be victorious; to win; to overcome:
- triumph
- win
- succeed
- conquer
- overcome
- beat
- best
- master
- carry the day
- win out
- be victorious
2. To be widespread, common, or generally accepted:
- abound
- exist
- dominate
- predominate
- reign
- rule
- be prevalent
- be current
- be widespread
- obtain (in the sense of "be in force or effect")
- hold sway
3. To continue to exist; to persist:
- endure
- persist
- last
- remain
- continue
- hold
- abide
- linger
- survive
4. To successfully persuade:
- persuade
- convince
- induce
- sway
When choosing a synonym, consider the specific nuance you want to convey in your sentence.
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