What is the meaning of predominate?

verb

• Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance.
  • usage: "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
  • synonyms: dominate, rule, reign, prevail
• Appear very large or occupy a commanding position.
  • usage: "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"
  • synonyms: loom, tower, hulk

adjective

• Having superior power and influence.
  • usage: "the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"
  • synonyms: overriding, paramount, predominant, preponderant, preponderating