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dominate

1 of 1verb
/ˈdɑ.mə.ˌneɪt/
Forms:dominates,dominating,dominated,dominated
1

to have the power to completely or partially control someone or something

B2transitive
  • In the competitive business world, companies strive to dominate their market.
  • Over the years, the country's military has dominated the region.
  • The powerful empire sought to dominate neighboring regions through conquest.
  • The dictator sought to dominate the country through fear and oppression.
  • The company dominates the tech industry, controlling most of the market share.
Synonyms:
master
2

to be more numerous, powerful, or significant than everything else around it

transitive
  • Women dominated the conference, with more female speakers than male.
  • Technology companies dominate the stock market with their high profits.
  • The new product dominated sales, outpacing all its competitors.
  • Black cars dominated the parking lot, making the white ones barely noticeable.
  • Freshwater fish dominate the lake, with only a few saltwater species.
Synonyms:
rulereignprevailpredominate
3

to have control over something such as a behavior or situation

transitive
  • Money often dominates political decisions, overshadowing the needs of the people.
  • Technology now dominates our daily lives, shaping how we communicate and work.
  • The media's portrayal of the event dominated public opinion, swaying people's views.
  • The strong tradition of the school dominated its policies and values.
4

to stand above and have a view or control over everything around it

transitive
  • The castle dominated the valley from its high position on the hill.
  • The mountain dominated the landscape, visible from miles away.
  • The church steeple dominated the village, towering over the small houses.
  • From the top floor, the building dominates the entire neighborhood.
  • The lighthouse dominated the coastline, guiding ships safely to shore.
Synonyms:
overlookcommandovertop
5

to be the most noticeable or influential person or thing in a situation

transitive
  • The star player dominated the game, scoring the most points.
  • Her opinion dominated the meeting, with everyone agreeing with her suggestions.
  • The red car dominated the race, finishing far ahead of the others.
  • His talent for singing dominated the competition, making him the obvious winner.
  • In the debate, her arguments dominated the conversation.
Synonyms:
overshadoweclipse