prevail

To be greater in strength or influence; triumph.

To be most common or frequent; be predominant.

To be in force, use, or effect; be current.

To use persuasion or inducement successfully. Often used with on, upon, or with. synonym: persuade.

To be superior in strength; hence, to have or gain the advantage, as in a contest or matching of strength; be victorious; triumph; have the upper hand: often followed by over or against.