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
  • Whoopi Goldberg begs for it Georgia NAACP president warns against election interference; says voter suppression happening now Joe Rogan endorses Donald Trump, praises Elon Musk: Watch Will Trump or Harris win?
    The Hill, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Finally, as Chairwoman Tanya Lewis said, the tribe wrote letters begging the government for some land.
    Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of beg
Verb
  • Yes, Donald Trump urged congressional Republicans to reject the bill, but three years of inaction were a bigger issue for voters.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Scrambling to tamp down the spread of the devastating disease, public health officials are blasting messages to South Dakotans on billboards and television, urging people to get tested.
    Kff Health News, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of urge
Verb
  • Like the pain of labor, the angst induced by this U.S. election will hopefully fade once we are presented with the results.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
  • For most women, periods don’t stop suddenly, although there are exceptions when menopause is induced by surgery or certain medical treatments that stop ovarian function.
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of induce
Verb
  • In this capacity, the Chinese leadership can—and must—lead a collective effort to persuade Russia to secure its vulnerable warheads, drawing on its own expanding bilateral relationship with Moscow.
    William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
  • And Arizona Democrats are running against her with much of the same rhetoric that persuaded voters to reject her two years ago.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of persuade
Verb
  • Loading your audio article HERCULES — Two shadowy figures here were somehow able to convince a woman to hand them a bag of cash containing $24,000 and close her eyes to join them in prayer, in another bizarre scam to hit a Bay Area resident.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Many of her supporters who spoke to WIRED on Monday night agreed with Lake, convinced there was fraud afoot in the election already.
    David Gilbert, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of convince
Verb
  • Maintain your leverage, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue implored his players during the session; stop turning the ball over at such a high frequency.
    Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • And, as his memoir's title implores, kick up some dust along the way.
    Lee Habeeb, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of implore
Verb
  • David Tendler, deliberate and even-keeled, recommends an aggressive response and files an immediate TRO, or Temporary Restraining Order, forcing Han to stop his demolition.
    Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Health officials recommend vaccination coverage of at least 95% in communities to prevent outbreaks.
    Daniella Silva, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of recommend
Verb
  • Nick Seidler, 56, of Wauwatosa, MSOE coordinator of special events, was walking to work outside the polling place and said he was encouraged to see so many students voting.
    Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
  • To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of encourage
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