Vyrauti

Vyrauti is a Lithuanian verb meaning to prevail, to dominate, or to be widespread. It describes a state in which a quality, influence, or power is the most noticeable or influential within a given context.

Usage: The verb is used for both concrete and figurative dominance. It can refer to political power, social trends, opinions, or natural conditions when one element is predominant. For example: "Šio regiono klimatas vyrauja švelnūs orai" (The region’s climate prevails as mild weather). "Kultūroje vyrauja tradicija" (Tradition prevails in culture). "Po rinkimų vyrauja nuomonė, kad kandidatas laimės" (After the elections, there is a prevailing opinion that the candidate will win).

Grammar and form: Vyrauti is the infinitive form. It is a regular Lithuanian verb of the -auti class and typically forms present, past, and future tenses like other verbs of this type, with standard person and number endings.

See also: Dominuoti, Valdyti, Predominance.