dominate

Definition of dominate

Verbs

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
"Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
Synonyms:
predominate, prevail, reign, rule
Types:
override
prevail over
overarch
be central or dominant
outbalance, outweigh, overbalance, preponderate
weigh more heavily
be in control
"Her husband completely dominates her"
Types:
overbear
overcome
possess
enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas
Type of:
act upon, influence, work
have and exert influence or effect
have dominance or the power to defeat over
Synonyms:
master
Types:
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command
be in command of
general
command as a general
officer
direct or command as an officer
subject, subjugate
make subservient; force to submit or subdue
dragoon
subjugate by imposing troops
enslave
make a slave of; bring into servitude
Type of:
command, control
exercise authoritative control or power over
be greater in significance than
Synonyms:
eclipse, overshadow
Type of:
brood, bulk large, hover, loom
hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
look down on
"The villa dominates the town"
Synonyms:
command, overlook, overtop
Types:
dwarf, overshadow, shadow
make appear small by comparison
Type of:
lie
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

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