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Definition of Predominate
1. Adjective. Having superior power and influence. "The predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"
Exact synonyms: Overriding, Paramount, Predominant, Preponderant, Preponderating
Similar to: Dominant
Derivative terms: Predominance, Preponderance, Preponderate
Similar to: Dominant
Derivative terms: Predominance, Preponderance, Preponderate
2. Verb. Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance. "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
Exact synonyms: Dominate, Prevail, Reign, Rule
Specialized synonyms: Override, Overarch, Outbalance, Outweigh, Overbalance, Preponderate
Derivative terms: Predominance, Predominant, Predomination, Prevalence, Reign
Specialized synonyms: Override, Overarch, Outbalance, Outweigh, Overbalance, Preponderate
Derivative terms: Predominance, Predominant, Predomination, Prevalence, Reign
3. Verb. Appear very large or occupy a commanding position. "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"
Exact synonyms: Hulk, Loom, Tower
Generic synonyms: Lift, Rear, Rise
Derivative terms: Hulk, Predomination, Tower
Generic synonyms: Lift, Rear, Rise
Derivative terms: Hulk, Predomination, Tower
Definition of Predominate
1. v. i. To be superior in number, strength, influence, or authority; to have controlling power or influence; to prevail; to rule; to have the mastery; as, love predominated in her heart.
2. v. t. To rule over; to overpower.
Definition of Predominate
1. Verb. (intransitive) To dominate, have control, or succeed by superior numbers or size. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To be prominent; to loom large; to be the chief component of a whole. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To dominate or hold power over, especially through numerical advantage; to outweigh. ¹
4. Adjective. (nonstandard) predominant ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Predominate
1. [v -NATED, -NATING, -NATES]
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