Словарь синонимов английского языка - prevail

(v) 1. hold sway, win (out), predominate, succeed, triumph, gain or achieve a victory, prove superior, gain mastery or control: It is sometimes disappointing to learn that right does not always prevail. 2. predominate, be prevalent or widespread or current, preponderate, dominate, be the order of the day: As usual during Oktoberfest in Bavaria, revelry prevailed. 3. prevail on or upon. persuade, induce, influence, sway, dispose; incline, win over, bring round, convince: We prevailed on the guard to let us through the gate.