predominate
prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt
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Definition of predominate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

intr.
1.
prominencebe the most noticeable or important feature
  • In the painting, blue tones predominate.
dominate lead prevail
2.
powerhave control or power over others
  • In the region, one political party predominates.
control dominate rule
3.
numerical advantagebe more numerous or have more influence
  • In the meeting, her ideas predominated.
dominate lead prevail

Adjective

1.
importancebeing the most noticeable or important
  • The predominate color in the painting is blue.
chief dominant principal
2.
powerhaving superior power or influence
  • The predominate culture shaped the country's traditions.
dominant prevalent
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Origin of predominate

Latin, prae (before) + dominari (to rule)

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dominance
prevail or predominate in a situation

Examples of predominate in a sentence

  • In the garden, roses predominate among the flowers.
  • Economic interests predominate in the council's decisions.
  • Cultural values predominate in their community.
  • In the debate, his arguments predominated.
  • Her influence predominates in the committee's decisions.
  • Her predominate concern was the safety of the children.

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  1. French:prédominer, dominant, ...
  2. German:überwiegen, vorherrschend, ...
  3. Italian:predominare, predominante, ...
  4. Spanish:predominar, predominante, ...
  5. Portuguese:predominar, predominante, ...
  6. Chinese:占主导地位, 主要的, ...
  7. Japanese:支配する, 支配的な, ...
  8. Arabic:هَيْمَنَ, سَائِد, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁלוֹט, דּוֹמִינַנְטִי, ...
  10. Russian:преобладать, преобладающий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переважати, переважаючий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रमुख होना, प्रमुख, ...

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