dominate
[ dom-uh-neyt ]
/ ˈdɒm əˌneɪt /
verb (used with object), dom·i·nat·ed, dom·i·nat·ing.
verb (used without object), dom·i·nat·ed, dom·i·nat·ing.
to rule; exercise control; predominate.
to occupy a commanding or elevated position.
Origin of dominate
1605–15; < Latin
dominātus (past participle of
dominārī to master, control), equivalent to
domin- (stem of
dominus) master +
-ātus
-ate1
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British Dictionary definitions for dominated
dominate
/ (ˈdɒmɪˌneɪt) /
verb
to control, rule, or govern (someone or something)
to tower above (surroundings, etc); overlook
(tr; usually passive)
to predominate in (something or someone)
Derived forms of dominate
dominating, adjective dominatingly, adverb dominative, adjective dominator, nounWord Origin for dominate
C17: from Latin
dominārī to be lord over, from
dominus lord