(intransitive) 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.

(intransitive) To triumph; to be victorious.

(intransitive) To be current, widespread, or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.

(intransitive) To succeed in persuading or inducing.

(transitive, obsolete) To avail.