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(1):
(v. i.) To persuade or induce; -- with on, upon, or with; as, I prevailedon him to wait.
(2):
(v. i.) To be in force; to have effect, power, or influence; to be predominant; to have currency or prevalence; to obtain; as, the practice prevails this day.
(3):
(v. i.) To overcome; to gain the victory or superiority; to gain the advantage; to have the upper hand, or the mastery; to succeed; -- sometimes with over or against.