Prevail (verb)

1. To be more prevalent or widespread.
2. To prove more powerful or effective.
3. To be successful or triumphant.

Origin:

From old french prevaille, from latin praevalere ("to prevail, be stronger"), from prae ("before") + valere ("to be strong").

Examples:

1. The new fashion trend has prevailed among the youth.
2. He prevailed in the argument by presenting facts and logical reasoning.
3. The team will prevail if they work together.
4. The new technology has prevailed over the old one.
5. The disease has prevailed despite the efforts to control it.