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Meaning of the word "prevail on" in English

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prevail on

US /prɪˈveɪl ɑːn/
UK /prɪˈveɪl ɑːn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

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:
persuadeconvinceinducecoaxsway
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