predominate
adjective
1. having superior power and influence
- the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism
Similar word(s): dominant, overriding, paramount, predominant, preponderant, preponderating
verb
1. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
- Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
Similar word(s): dominate, prevail, reign, rule
Definition categories: stative
2. appear very large or occupy a commanding position
- The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain