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 predominate predominate /prɪˈdɑːmənət/

adjective

  1. Having superior power and influence  ( predominant , predominate , preponderant , overriding , paramount , preponderating )
    having superior power and influence
     The predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism
    the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism

verb

  1. () Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance  ( reign , predominate , rule , dominate , prevail )
    be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
     Money reigns supreme here
    Money reigns supreme here
     Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
    Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
  2. Appear very large or occupy a commanding position  ( predominate , hulk , tower , loom )
    appear very large or occupy a commanding position
     The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain
    The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain
     Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall
    Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall