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dominate

[ˈdɑːmɪneɪt]

dominate Definition

  • 1have power and influence over
  • 2be the most important or conspicuous person or thing in

Using dominate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dominate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company dominates the market for smartphones.

  • Example

    Her personality dominates the room.

  • Example

    The team dominated the game from start to finish.

  • Example

    The dictator dominated the country for decades.

dominate Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for dominate

Idioms Using dominate

  • to rule or control a group of people in a very strict or harsh way

    Example

    The dictator dominated the country with an iron fist, suppressing any opposition.

  • to be in charge or have the most power in a particular situation

    Example

    She dominates the roost at work, making all the important decisions.

  • to be the best or most successful in a particular area

    Example

    The company dominates the field of online retailing, with its innovative business model.

Phrases with dominate

  • to talk so much that others cannot participate in a conversation

    Example

    He always dominates the conversation and never lets anyone else speak.

  • dominate the headlines

    to be the main topic of news stories

    Example

    The scandal dominated the headlines for weeks.

  • to be the most prominent feature in a particular area

    Example

    The castle dominates the landscape for miles around.

Origins of dominate

from Latin 'dominatus', past participle of 'dominari', meaning 'to rule, dominate'

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Summary: dominate in Brief

The verb 'dominate' [ˈdɑːmɪneɪt] means to have power and influence over, or to be the most important or conspicuous person or thing in a given context. It can refer to people, companies, teams, or even personalities. Examples include 'The company dominates the market for smartphones,' and 'Her personality dominates the room.' The phrase 'dominate the conversation' means to talk so much that others cannot participate, while 'dominate the headlines' means to be the main topic of news stories.

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