dominate
Americanverb (used with object)
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to tower above; overlook; overshadow.
A tall pine dominated the landscape.
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to predominate, permeate, or characterize.
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Mathematics. (of a series, vector, etc.) to have terms or components greater in absolute value than the corresponding terms or components of a given series, vector, etc.
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Linguistics. (of a node in a tree diagram) to be connected with (a subordinate node) either directly by a single downward branch or indirectly by a sequence of downward branches.
verb (used without object)
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to rule; exercise control; predominate.
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to occupy a commanding or elevated position.
verb
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to control, rule, or govern (someone or something)
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to tower above (surroundings, etc); overlook
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(tr; usually passive) to predominate in (something or someone)
Other Word Forms
- dominating adjective
- dominatingly adverb
- dominative adjective
- dominator noun
- nondominating adjective
- overdominate verb (used with object)
- redominate verb
- undominated adjective
- well-dominated adjective
Etymology
Origin of dominate
First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin dominātus, past participle of dominārī “to master, control,” from domin(us) “lord, master” + -ārī, infinitive verb suffix
Example Sentences
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Training favors highly parallel processing, much like rendering videogame graphics, which helps explain why the company whose chips powered 3-D shoot-’em-ups like Unreal Tournament back in 1999 came to dominate AI profits.
From Barron's
Real estate investment trusts are suddenly a haven in a market dominated by fears about Iran, rising oil prices, and the unwinding of the artificial-intelligence trade.
From Barron's
“Clearly, the ECB’s March meeting is going to be dominated by discussions surrounding the conflict in Iran,” analysts at RBC Capital Markets said in a note.
They feel this signals a break from the failings of Nepal's old guard who have dominated the political scene for decades.
From BBC
Delrahim conceded that Paramount was driven to buy Warner Bros. — it prevailed after Netflix bowed out — because Paramount is not big enough to compete in an industry dominated by technology giants.
From Los Angeles Times
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