dominate

To dominate is defined as to have or take control, or to get all the attention.

(verb)

An example of dominate is bossing everyone else around.
An example of dominate is what happens when a new baby gets fussed over by everyone and gets all of the attention.

See dominate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb, intransitive verb dominated, dominating

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

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

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See dominate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb dom·i·nat·ed, dom·i·nat·ing, dom·i·nates

verb, transitive

To control, govern, or rule by superior authority or power: Successful leaders dominate events rather than react to them.
To exert a supreme, guiding influence on or over: Ambition dominated their lives.
To enjoy a commanding, controlling position in: a drug company that dominates the tranquilizer market.
To overlook from a height: a view from the cliffside chalet that dominates the valley.

verb, intransitive