dominate

/'dɔmineit/
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dominate

The tall clock tower dominates the town square.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To have a commanding or controlling influence over; to rule or govern by superior authority or power: To be the most powerful, important, or influential element in a situation.
    • To be the most conspicuous or prominent feature; to tower above: To be so large or high as to command a view over something.
    • To have a commanding position over; to overlook: To occupy a higher position that provides a view or exerts influence.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • The castle dominates the hilltop, visible for miles.
    • One company dominates the global market for this product.
    • He tends to dominate every conversation, not letting others speak.
    • The issue of climate change dominated the conference agenda.
Advanced Usage
  • "to dominate the landscape": to be the most prominent and noticeable feature in a view.
    • The new skyscraper dominates the city's landscape.
  • "to dominate the headlines": to be the main subject of news reports.
    • The political scandal dominated the headlines for weeks.
  • "to dominate the field": to be the leading or most powerful force in a particular area of study or activity.
    • Her research has dominated the field of genetics for a decade.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dominant (adj): most important, powerful, or influential.
    • The lion is the dominant predator in this ecosystem.
  • Domination (n): the exercise of control or influence over someone or something.
    • The country's economic domination of the region is clear.
  • Dominance (n): the state of being dominant; power and influence over others.
    • The team asserted its dominance early in the game.
Synonyms
  • Control: to exercise authoritative or dominating influence over.
  • Rule: to have a commanding influence on; to govern.
  • Prevail: to be widespread or current; to be dominant.
  • Overpower: to overcome by superior force; to overwhelm.
  • Overshadow: to appear more prominent or important than.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Dominate over: (less common, often the preposition is omitted) to exercise control or superiority over.
    • Historically, the empire dominated over its neighbors.
Related Idioms
  • "to hold sway": to have great power or influence; to dominate.
    • Traditional beliefs still hold sway in the remote village.
  • "to reign supreme": to be the dominant or most important.
    • In this household, common sense reigns supreme.
dominate

The tall clock tower dominates the town square.

Verb
  1. look down on
    • The villa dominates the town
  2. be greater in significance than
    • the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness
  3. have dominance or the power to defeat over
    • Her pain completely mastered her
    • The methods can master the problems
  4. be in control
    • Her husband completely dominates her
  5. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
    • Money reigns supreme here
    • Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood

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