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dominate

dom·i·nate [ dómmə nàyt ] (past and past participle dom·i·nat·ed, present participle dom·i·nat·ing, 3rd person present singular dom·i·nates)


transitive and intransitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. control: to have control, power, or authority over somebody or something

2. be prominent: to be the most important aspect or element of something

3. be influential: to have a prevailing influence on somebody or something

4. tower above area: to overlook an area from a prominent and usually elevated position

[Early 17th century. < Latin dominat-, past participle of dominari "be lord, rule" < dominus "lord"]

dom·i·na·tive adjective
dom·i·na·tor noun
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