IELTS Anvil

prevail

CEFR: C1
To prove superior in strength or influence and triumph over rivals; or to be widespread and commonly accepted in a given market.

Synonyms

  • triumph
  • predominate
  • persist

Common Collocations

  • prevail over
  • common sense prevails
  • conditions prevail

Example Sentence

Open digital platforms ultimately prevailed over proprietary closed ecosystems due to network effects.

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