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C1 · Advanced Academic · Formal

v. to be common or exist generally in a particular place or at a particular time.

v. to be current, widespread, or predominant within a specific context or geographical area.

日本語:行き渡る※

“A sense of sadness prevailed throughout the small town after the factory closed.”

“The harsh economic conditions that prevailed during the late nineteenth century forced many families to emigrate in search of better opportunities.”

C2 · Proficiency Formal · Literary

v. to successfully persuade someone to do something.

v. to succeed in persuading or inducing someone to act in a certain way.

“We finally prevailed upon him to join us for dinner.”

“After hours of intense negotiation, the mediators finally prevailed upon the union leaders to accept the revised contract terms.”