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Meaning of the word "prevail on" in English

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prevail on

US /prɪˈveɪl ɑːn/

UK /prɪˈveɪl ɒn/

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Phrasal Verb

to persuade someone to do something

Example:

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We finally prevailed on him to join our team.

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She tried to prevail on her parents to let her go to the party.

Synonym:

persuade convince induce coax sway

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