prevailed

verb

1. 1

   To be superior in strength, dominance, influence or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.

   “Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag.”

2. 2

   To be current, widespread or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.

   “In his day and age, such practices prevailed all over Europe.”

3. 3

   To succeed in persuading or inducing.

   “I prevailed on him to wait.”

4. 4

   To avail.