ALL meanings of prevailed
pre·vail
P p - verb without object prevailed to be widespread or current; exist everywhere or generally: Silence prevailed along the funeral route. 1
- verb without object prevailed to appear or occur as the more important or frequent feature or element; predominate: Green tints prevail in the upholstery. 1
- verb without object prevailed to be or prove superior in strength, power, or influence (usually followed by over): They prevailed over their enemies in the battle. 1
- verb without object prevailed to succeed; become dominant; win out: to wish that the right side might prevail. 1
- verb without object prevailed to use persuasion or inducement successfully: He prevailed upon us to accompany him. 1