v. t. | 1. | To predominate over; to rule; to govern. |
v. i. | 1. | To be dominant. |
Verb | 1. | dominate - be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood" |
2. | dominate - be in control; rule the roost; "Her husband completely dominates her" | |
3. | dominate - have dominance or the power to defeat over; "Her pain completely mastered her"; "The methods can master the problems" Synonyms: master | |
4. | dominate - look down on; "The villa dominates the town" |