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English to English verb
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be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance |  | Example: Money reigns supreme here
Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
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be valid, applicable, or true | | Example: This theory still holds
source: wordnet30
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continue to exist | | Example: These stories die hard
The legend of Elvis endures
source: wordnet30
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prove superior | | Example: The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight
source: wordnet30
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use persuasion successfully | | Example: He prevailed upon her to visit his parents
source: wordnet30
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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. | | source: webster1913
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