preponderate

[pri-pon-duh-reyt]

preponderate Definition

• 1. to be greater in weight, power, influence, number, or importance
• 2. to exceed something else in weight, power, or importance

Using preponderate: Examples

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

• Example

  The benefits of the new policy preponderate over its drawbacks.

• Example

  The evidence presented by the prosecution preponderated over that of the defense.

• Example

  The company's profits preponderated over its losses this quarter.

preponderate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for preponderate

• dominate
• outweigh
• overbalance
• overshadow
• prevail

Antonyms for preponderate

• underachieve
• underwhelm
• underperform

Phrases with preponderate

• preponderance of evidence

  the greater weight of the evidence required in a civil (non-criminal) lawsuit for the trier of fact (jury or judge without a jury) to decide in favor of one side or the other.

  Example

  The preponderance of evidence suggests that the defendant is guilty.

• preponderance of power

  a situation in which one country or group has more power than others

  Example

  The preponderance of power in the region lies with the United States.

• preponderance of opinion

  a situation in which most people have the same opinion

  Example

  There is a preponderance of opinion that the new law is necessary.

Origins of preponderate

from Latin 'praeponderātus', past participle of 'praeponderāre', meaning 'to outweigh'

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Summary: preponderate in Brief

To preponderate [pri-pon-duh-reyt] means to be greater in weight, power, influence, number, or importance. It can also mean to exceed something else in weight, power, or importance. Examples include 'The benefits of the new policy preponderate over its drawbacks.' and 'The evidence presented by the prosecution preponderated over that of the defense.'