Both Uses of
prevail
in
Julius Caesar
- And, could it work so much upon your shape
As it hath much prevailed on your condition,
I should not know you, Brutus.p. 67.8prevailed = triumphed or influenced
- Let me, upon my knee, prevail in this.
p. 79.2 *prevail = win
Definitions:
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(1)
(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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(3)
(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