dominate

[ dom-uh-neyt ]

/ ˈdɒm əˌneɪt /

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verb (used with object), dom·i·nat·ed, dom·i·nat·ing.

to tower above; overlook; overshadow: A tall pine dominated the landscape.

to predominate, permeate, or characterize.

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.

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), dom·i·nat·ed, dom·i·nat·ing.

to rule; exercise control; predominate.

to occupy a commanding or elevated position.

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Origin of dominate

First recorded in 1605–15; from Latin dominātus (past participle of dominārī “to master, control”), equivalent to domin- (stem of dominus ) “master” + -ātus suffix (see -ate¹)

OTHER WORDS FROM dominate

dom·i·nat·ing·ly, adverbdom·i·na·tor, nounnon·dom·i·nat·ing, adjectiveo·ver·dom·i·nate, verb (used with object), o·ver·dom·i·nat·ed, o·ver·dom·i·nat·ing.

re·dom·i·nate, verb, re·dom·i·nat·ed, re·dom·i·nat·ing.un·dom·i·nat·ed, adjectivewell-dom·i·nat·ed, adjective

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH dominate

dominant, dominate , domineer

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Unlike the other two parts of Trust Exercise, this section is a dual point-of-view, with the narrator moving back and forth between the minds of both Sarah and David, although Sarah’s perspective dominates.
The mind-boggling end of Susan Choi’s Trust Exercise, explained|Constance Grady|November 20, 2020|Vox
However, as TSM and Bjerg dominated North American play it became less important to him as success at Worlds proved elusive.
The enduring and ongoing legacy of Bjergsen|Noah Smith|November 20, 2020|Washington Post
Airbnb has similarly dominated the suburbs, where there is much less competition from hotels and where demand for family-friendly accommodation is greater.
DoorDash and Airbnb prove corporate giants can scale in small towns|Felix Salmon|November 20, 2020|Axios
Getting the terms they need may simply be a question of looking past the most omnipresent vendors dominating the market.
How publishers can navigate the COVID-era vendor market|Revcontent|November 18, 2020|Digiday

The bet is that consumers want to shop in a centralized marketplace, a space currently dominated by Amazon—and that sizable businesses can spring from the e-commerce giant.
Investors are betting that the next Warby Parker will spring from Amazon|Lucinda Shen|November 18, 2020|Fortune
Submission is set in a France seven years from now that is dominated by a Muslim president intent on imposing Islamic law.
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They excite people, and primaries tend to be dominated by voters who are the most excited.
The Devil in Mike Huckabee|Dean Obeidallah|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
A few minor notes, born of reflection: Traditionally, the best columns are dominated by politics—its most popular topic.
The Best Columns of 2014|John Avlon, Errol Louis|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Nestled in the hills are small market towns like Buleda, dominated by Baluch who make a living smuggling diesel and drugs.
The Dangerous Drug-Funded Secret War Between Iran and Pakistan|Umar Farooq|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And by 1918 there had been a tumultuous upheaval of the four dynasties that dominated East and Central Europe.
How WWI Produced the Holocaust|J.P. O’Malley|November 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The system is dominated, in its separate units, and as a whole, by the great principle of the conservation of energy.
The Energy System of Matter|James Weir
Beyond the railway bridge, keep straight along the valley of the Meuse which is dominated on the right by Belleville Hill.
Verdun Argonne-Metz 1914-1918|Anonymous
He dominated, she submitted; he was strong, she was weak; he was big, she was small.
Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905|Various
He is not good, it is true, but that is because he is dominated by his lower self.
A Son of Perdition|Fergus Hume
Mr Bowater, on the other hand, had not yet adopted the wild and rigid stare which dominated the small parlour.
Memoirs of a Midget|Walter de la Mare

British Dictionary definitions for dominate

dominate

/ (ˈdɒmɪˌneɪt) /

verb

to control, rule, or govern (someone or something)

to tower above (surroundings, etc); overlook

(tr; usually passive) to predominate in (something or someone)

Derived forms of dominate

dominating, adjectivedominatingly, adverbdominative, adjectivedominator, noun

Word Origin for dominate

C17: from Latin dominārī to be lord over, from dominus lord

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verb (used without object), dom·i·nat·ed, dom·i·nat·ing.

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