dominate Definition and Meaning
Pronunciation: /ˈdɒməˌneɪt/
Part of speech: verb
Definitions of dominate
- 1. to have control or power over something or someone
Example:
The team dominated the game from start to finish.
Synonyms for dominate
Antonyms for dominate
Etymology
From Latin 'dominare', meaning 'to rule, to control', from 'dominus' meaning 'lord, master'.
Examples of dominate in a Sentence
She tends to dominate conversations, leaving little room for others to speak.
The larger species often dominate the ecosystem.
In the debate, he managed to dominate the discussion with his strong arguments.
Phrases Using dominate
- dominate the market
- to have a leading position in a particular market or industry
- dominate the landscape
- to be the most prominent or influential feature in a particular area
- dominate one's thoughts
- to occupy a person's mind continuously or excessively
Word Forms
- past Tense
- dominated
- present Participle
- dominating
Usage
- region
- universal
- formality
- neutral
- frequency
- common