dominate (v.)

  1. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; Money reigns supreme here; Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood

    [ Syn: predominate , rule , reign , prevail ]

  2. be in control; Her husband completely dominates her'

  3. have dominance or the power to defeat over; Her pain completely mastered her; The methods can master the problems

    [ Syn: master ]

  4. be greater in significance than; the tragedy overshadowed the couples happiness

    [ Syn: overshadow , eclipse ]

  5. look down on; The villa dominates the town

    [ Syn: command , overlook , overtop ]

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