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dominate Definition

domi·nate (däm′ə nāt′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·nat′ed, -·nat′·ing

  1. to rule or control by superior power or influence to dominate a group
  2. to tower over (other things); rise high above (the surroundings, etc.) a building that dominates the city
  3. to have foremost place in to dominate a baseball league

Etymology: < L dominatus, pp. of dominari, to rule < dominus, a master < *domonos < base of domus: see dome

dominate Related Forms

dom′·i·na′·tive (-nāt′iv) adjective dom′i·na′·tor noun

dominate Synonyms

dominate

v.

rule, manage, control, dictate to, predominate, subject, subjugate, keep down, carry authority, tyrannize, keep subjugated, have one's (own) way, have influence over, domineer, browbeat, bully, push around, carry authority, bend to one's will, command, overshadow, tower above, overlook, eclipse, play first fiddle*, lead by the nose*, boss*, keep under one's thumb*, rule the roost*, wear the pants*, walk all over*; see also command 2, govern, subject.

dominate Usage Examples

Object

  • skyline: This remote valley has imposing scree slopes which dominate the skyline, sinking deep into the waters of the lake.
  • headline: But as the election results dominate the headlines, itâs a good day to bury bad news.
  • landscape: These spectacular ruins dominate the landscape, with the remains of the rose window towering above the inn opposite.
  • possession: This seemed to kickstart the Uni into action, who soon began to dominate possession, especially in midfield.
  • midfield: The midfield dominated from the first kick and never let Bingham get a foothold in the game.
  • proceeding: Mr Kent provided a barrister for his daughter who dominated proceedings.

Subject

  • ryegrass: Some of the pastures are sown grasslands dominated by ryegrass and few other species - low biodiversity is in-built.
  • heather: The ramparts are much drier and dominated by rank common heather.
  • oak: The woodland is dominated by oak, but there is also birch, rowan, hazel, alder and holly.
  • grass: Sections of lagg remain, typically dominated by purple moor grass.
  • birch: Flora The tree canopy is dominated by mature silver birch with occasional oak and rowan.
  • corporation: Unfortunately, these sorts of searches are presently dominated by big corporations with hefty search budgets.

Modifying Another Word

totally: Fernando Alonso totally dominated the first half of the season.

Preposition: by

  • ryegrass: Some of the pastures are sown grasslands dominated by ryegrass and few other species - low biodiversity is in-built.
  • heather: The ramparts are much drier and dominated by rank common heather.
  • oak: The woodland is dominated by oak, but there is also birch, rowan, hazel, alder and holly.
  • grass: Sections of lagg remain, typically dominated by purple moor grass.
  • birch: Flora The tree canopy is dominated by mature silver birch with occasional oak and rowan.
  • corporation: Unfortunately, these sorts of searches are presently dominated by big corporations with hefty search budgets.

Preposition: in

midfield: Kieran McAnespie fired a free kick over the bar from twenty yards as Alloa continued to dominate in midfield.