dominate
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Britannica Dictionary definition of DOMINATE
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[+ object]
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to have control of or power over (someone or something)
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The king dreamed of dominating [=ruling] the world.
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One company has dominated the market for years.
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Men dominate the field. = It's a male-dominated field.
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He dominated her life for many years.
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[+ object]
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to be the most important part of (something)
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His work dominated the art scene last year.
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The business dominated her life. [=most of her life/time was devoted to the business]
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The topic of her arrest dominated the conversation. [=most of the conversation was about her arrest]
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to be much more powerful or successful than others in a game, competition, etc.
[no object]
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Our team dominated throughout the game.
[+ object]
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Our team dominated play throughout the game.
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She dominated the match.
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[no object]
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to be most common
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Pine trees dominate in the eastern part of the forest.
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French dominates throughout the region, but German is also spoken.
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[+ object]
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to be the largest or most noticeable object in (a place)
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The statue dominates the town's square.
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The room was dominated by a large table.
— dominating
adjective [more dominating; most dominating]-
He has had a dominating influence in her life.
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a very dominating team
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The king had dreams of world domination.
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market domination
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The company is a market dominator.
