Meaning of prevail upon | Babel Free
Examples
“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.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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