Definition of Dominate

1. Verb. Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance. "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"


2. Verb. Be in control. "Her husband completely dominates her"
Generic synonyms: Act Upon, Influence, Work
Specialized synonyms: Overbear, Possess
Derivative terms: Dominance, Dominant, Domination, Domination, Dominion

3. Verb. Have dominance or the power to defeat over. "The methods can master the problems"
Exact synonyms: Master
Specialized synonyms: Command, Subject, Subjugate
Generic synonyms: Command, Control
Derivative terms: Dominance, Dominant, Domination, Master, Mastery, Mastery

4. Verb. Be greater in significance than. "The tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"
Exact synonyms: Eclipse, Overshadow
Generic synonyms: Brood, Bulk Large, Hover, Loom

5. Verb. Look down on. "The villa dominates the town"
Exact synonyms: Command, Overlook, Overtop
Generic synonyms: Lie
Specialized synonyms: Dwarf, Overshadow, Shadow
Derivative terms: Overlook

Definition of Dominate

1. v. t. To predominate over; to rule; to govern.

2. v. i. To be dominant.

Definition of Dominate

1. Verb. To govern, rule or control by superior authority or power ¹

2. Verb. To exert an overwhelming guiding influence over something or someone ¹

3. Verb. To enjoy a commanding position in some field ¹

4. Noun. (tennis) A powerful underarm volley shot. ¹

5. Noun. To overlook from a height ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dominate

1. to control [v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES] - See also: control

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dominate

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