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
  • With fans begging for the Ngannou vs. Jones bout, Davis speaks on what imaginary hurdles are present that are keeping this fight from occurring.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • As the revolt rocked the country, Naila begged her sister to return to Riyadh.
    Salma Abdelaziz, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of beg
Verb
  • Bragg's office urged Merchan to reject Trump's motion to dismiss the case in light of the Republican's 2024 election victory.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The rule, which was signed into law in April, requires TikTok to break ties with its Chinese parent company ByteDance before January 19 or it will be banned in the U.S. Lawmakers have been urging ByteDance to divest by the deadline so Americans can stay on the app, but that hasn’t happened.
    Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of urge
Verb
  • Both drugs are used to induce abortions and help clear miscarriages.
    Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Chelsea Wootton, 31, was scheduled to be induced at 41 weeks pregnant, her law firm Irwin Mitchell said, according to the BBC.
    Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of induce
Verb
  • No law, no Act of Congress, no oversight committee scrutiny or public embarrassment has persuaded compliance for 33 years.
    Steel Rose, CPA, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Eric Heyer, an attorney for two vaping companies, argued the FDA had switched directions and surprised his clients by demanding new studies to prove their products would persuade more adult smokers to switch to e-cigarettes.
    David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of persuade
Verb
  • Abercrombie’s discounts might just convince you to redo your entire wardrobe.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2024
  • But some parents – and some board members – aren't convinced this is the best direction for Cincinnati Public Schools to go in right now.
    Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of convince
Verb
  • What implored you to put that moment in the finale?
    Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Dec. 2024
  • As communities work to get back on their feet, a handful of congressmen and women from Virginia and North Carolina have implored congressional leaders not to forget public lands in supplemental appropriations for natural disasters.
    Morgan Sweeney | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of implore
Verb
  • Pocket Blanket Mini One SELF editor recommends keeping this mini waterproof blanket on you for spur-of-the-moment outdoor hangs.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 10 Dec. 2024
  • It's also recommended to have at least one other person nearby to keep the ladder steady, hand you items, and call for help in case of an emergency.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of recommend
Verb
  • If a person has a bad reaction to a vaccine, federal officials encourage reporting to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, which is part of the Department of Health and Human Services.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Epic Narratives contains a contagious yet epic positivity and could be Band-Maid’s most formidable release, encouraging even new listeners to get hold of this album.
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of encourage
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