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prevail meaning in Tamil

நிலவு nilavu

UK/pɹɪˈveɪl/

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prevail in Tamil: நிலவு (nilavu). In English, prevail means 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.

Tamil words for prevail

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

English meaning of prevail

  1. verb 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.
  2. verb To triumph; to be victorious.
  3. verb To be current, widespread, or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.
  4. verb To succeed in persuading or inducing.

Full definition of prevail

prevail in a sentence

  • Red colour prevails in the Canadian flag.
  • Sunny skies will prevail across the Northeast.
  • In his day and age, such practices prevailed all over Europe.

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Questions about prevail in Tamil

What is the meaning of prevail in Tamil?
Prevail in Tamil is நிலவு (nilavu).
prevail என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Prevail: நிலவு (nilavu).
What does prevail mean in English?
Prevail means 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.

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