prevailed (upon)

verb

Definition of prevailed (upon)next
past tense of prevail (upon)
as in urged

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevailed (upon)
  1. urged
  2. convinced
  3. begged
  4. induced
  5. persuaded
  6. implored
  7. proposed
  8. recommended
Verb
  • Earlier in December, Pope Benedict XV urged a holiday truce.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Customers who have purchased this product are being urged to immediately return it to their nearest Lidl store for a full refund—with or without a receipt.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of urged
Verb
  • But now Miami would have to be convinced of bringing in the 31-year-old Beal, who, by picking up his $57 million player option for 2026-27, is still owed $110 million for two seasons after this one.
    Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Once and for all, you will be convinced that ranch and pickles are the perfect pairing.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of convinced
Verb
  • Ruby was arrested in 2023, after her young son fled the home of her business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, and begged a neighbor for help.
    Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Players still can’t get over that the team was 2-2 when Adams begged out.
    Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of begged
Verb
  • And the falloff in enterprise value has induced second order effects.
    Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • There’s a reset, plus roster changes, mostly induced by the salary cap, as the Lightning try to find a way.
    Pierre LeBrun, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of induced
Verb
  • Borges also persuaded the detective ultimately responsible for Muller’s arrest, Misty Carausu, to come.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Ivana persuaded him to drop his matching plum-colored suits and shoes back in the late ‘70s.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of persuaded
Verb
  • His supporters, including the Wild, implored him to trust his game and get back to basics.
    Michael Russo, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Following the viral success of the video, hundreds of internet users came to Stowe's defense and implored his owner to pay him some attention at once.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of implored
Verb
  • Based on these findings, archaeologists have proposed a new theory about Stonehenge’s purpose.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Starbucks said in a statement that the union had proposed an immediate increase in the minimum wage of hourly partners by 64%, as well as an overall 77% raise over the duration of a three-year contract.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of proposed
Verb
  • That said, the fact this game is now on PC is definitely welcomed and comes recommended.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • While a tempting disposal solution, it is not recommended to use Christmas trees as firewood for indoor fireplaces.
    Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of recommended
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