PREVAILED (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

prevailed (on or upon)

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Definition of prevailed (on or upon) next

past tense of prevail (on or upon)

as in convinced

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests we prevailed on him to sing in front of all his friends

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Westwood convinced the second teenager to undress for a Greek mythology scene.

Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Still, several factors have convinced DeSanctis the tide will continue turning in 2025, including a strong earnings growth outlook, attractive valuations relative to large cap and an easing interest rate environment.

Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024

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“Prevailed (on or upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevailed%20%28on%20or%20upon%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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