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Definition

To convince; to persuade.

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In Context

  • "Perhaps I can prevail upon him to change his mind."
  • "The skipper Mr. Cooke had hired at Far Harbor was a God-fearing man with a luke warm interest in his new billet and employer, and had only been prevailed upon to take charge of the yacht after the offer of an emolument equal to half a year's sea pay of an ensign in the navy."
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