prevail (upon)

verb

Definition of prevail (upon)next
as in to talk (into)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prevail (upon)
  1. beg
  2. urge
  3. induce
  4. persuade
  5. convince
  6. implore
  7. recommend
  8. encourage
Verb
  • By summer, buds cover the plant and, soon, soft, layered blossoms are begging you to cut them for the perfect bouquet.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Canada and New England fall foliage sailings and sunny South Pacific routes are other itineraries that practically beg for a balcony stateroom.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of beg
Verb
  • In the filing, the Justice Department urged the appeals court to reverse the Tennessee federal judge’s ruling dismissing criminal charges against Abrego Garcia.
    — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Anyone who can provide a tip in connection with Standish is urged to call 651-438-8477 or fill out a form on the sheriff's office website.
    — Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of urge
Verb
  • Those going into Oak Street blind should be prepared for a few gasp-inducing surprises.
    — Megan McCluskey, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Indeed, forcing a theoretical connection between credit buyers and sellers could induce inefficiencies in the name of sustainability score-maxxing.
    — Mike Feibus, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of induce
Verb
  • The king’s openness in talking about his diagnosis has been credited with persuading more men to be tested for prostate cancer and other forms of the disease.
    — Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Save to wishlist Melin Tregwynt Welsh Blanket Sanneh, who Miron Ahlers persuaded to join The Trail Club, sees the house as the next phase of the club.
    — Sara Ruffin Costello, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of persuade
Verb
  • Global economic instability has created unease at home, and a property crisis coupled with high youth unemployment has convinced some residents that securing a stable job within the government is the best path.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The potential that convinced Aston Villa to bet on a young, raw talent was clear.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of convince
Verb
  • Security soon arrives on the scene as someone implores them to take one of the men to jail.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin defended his organization’s fundraising record despite a massive Republican advantage and implored allies to help raise more funds in the final few months before the November midterm elections.
    — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of implore
Verb
  • After the study’s publication, Wakefield went on to recommend splitting the vaccines into single shots.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • For the best results, Bataille recommends applying it to damp hair, concentrating at the roots, then blow-drying the hair up and away from the scalp to maximize volume.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of recommend
Verb
  • While the colors blend in with the landscape and may draw your eye outside, the rooms also encourage procrastinating.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Lee told the Queen that her husband’s candidness has encouraged many to feel more comfortable with their own cancer journeys.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of encourage
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“Prevail (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prevail%20%28upon%29. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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