Verb

(es)

To go beyond, especially in a metaphoric or technical manner; to exceed.

The former problem student surpassed his instructor's expectations and scored top marks on his examination.

The heavy rains threatened to surpass the capabilities of the levee, endangering the town on the other side.

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Verb

(en verb)

To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.

Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag.

* , Exodus 17:11

And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed'; and when he let down his hand, Amalek ' prevailed .

To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.

In his day and age, such practices prevailed all over Europe.

To succeed in persuading]] or [[induce, inducing.

I prevailed on him to wait.