Vocab Dictionary

dominate Definition and Meaning

Pronunciation: /ˈdɒməˌneɪt/

Part of speech: verb

Definitions of dominate

  1. 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

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