prevail

(verb) be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance. Synonyms: predominate, dominate, rule, reign. Examples: "Money reigns supreme here." "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood."

(verb) be valid, applicable, or true. Synonyms: hold, obtain. Examples: "This theory still holds."

(verb) continue to exist. Synonyms: persist, die hard, run, endure. Examples: "These stories die hard." "The legend of elvis endures."

(verb) prove superior. Synonyms: triumph. Examples: "The champion prevailed, though it was a hard fight."

(verb) use persuasion successfully. Examples: "He prevailed upon her to visit his parents."