Meaning & Definition of Dominate in English
English⟶
Dominate
/dɑmənet/
verb
1. Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
- "Money reigns supreme here"
- "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
synonym:
- predominate,
- dominate,
- rule,
- reign,
- prevail
2. Be in control
- "Her husband completely dominates her"
synonym:
- dominate
3. Have dominance or the power to defeat over
- "Her pain completely mastered her"
- "The methods can master the problems"
synonym:
- dominate,
- master
4. Be greater in significance than
- "The tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"
synonym:
- overshadow,
- dominate,
- eclipse
5. Look down on
- "The villa dominates the town"
synonym:
- dominate,
- command,
- overlook,
- overtop