dominate

(verb)

verb

1. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

- Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood

Similar word(s): predominate, prevail, reign, rule

Definition categories: stative

2. be in control

- Her husband completely dominates her

Definition categories: stative, influence, work

3. have dominance or the power to defeat over

Similar word(s): master

Definition categories: social, command, control

4. be greater in significance than

Similar word(s): eclipse, overshadow

Definition categories: stative, brood, hover, loom

5. look down on

- The villa dominates the town

Similar word(s): command, overlook, overtop

Definition categories: stative, lie