The Only Use of
prevail
in
To Kill a Mockingbird
- The fake peace that prevailed on Sundays was made more irritating by Aunt Alexandra's presence.
p. 168.4prevailed = was common
Definitions:
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(prevail as in: reason will prevail) prove superior or win
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(2)
(prevail as in: she prevailed upon him) use persuasion -- especially successfullyThe expression "prevail upon your patience" or "prevail upon your kindness" means to appeal to the listeners patience or kindness as a method of persuasion.
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(prevailing as in: prevailing attitude) most common, powerful, or influential
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(4)
(prevail as in: rare, but still prevails) to be in force; or to have some power or influence