Prevail upon
Retract and prevail upon are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retract" instead a verb "Prevail upon".
Retract
Retract verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).
Prevail upon and retract are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Prevail upon" instead a verb "Retract".
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Retract and Prevail upon. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/prevail_upon/retract
Prevail upon & Retract. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/prevail_upon/retract>.
Retract or Prevail upon. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/prevail_upon/retract.
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