What is the meaning of dominate?

verb

  • Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance.
    • usage: "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
  • Be in control.
    • usage: "Her husband completely dominates her"
  • Have dominance or the power to defeat over.
    • usage: "Her pain completely mastered her"; "The methods can master the problems"
  • Be greater in significance than.
    • usage: "the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"
  • Look down on.
    • usage: "The villa dominates the town"
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