Definition of dominate
Verbs
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
"Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
- Synonyms:
- predominate, prevail, reign, rule
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override
prevail over
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overarch
be central or dominant
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outbalance, outweigh, overbalance, preponderate
weigh more heavily
be in control
"Her husband completely dominates her"
have dominance or the power to defeat over
- Synonyms:
- master
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command
be in command of
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general
command as a general
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officer
direct or command as an officer
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subject, subjugate
make subservient; force to submit or subdue
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dragoon
subjugate by imposing troops
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enslave
make a slave of; bring into servitude
be greater in significance than
- Synonyms:
- eclipse, overshadow
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brood, bulk large, hover, loom
hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing
Vocabulary Lists for dominate
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