Predominate — Pre*dom i*nate, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Predominated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Predominating}.] [Pref. pre + dominate: cf. F. pr[ e]dominer.] To be superior in number, strength, influence, or authority; to have controlling power or influence; to prevail;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Predominate — Pre*dom i*nate, v. t. To rule over; to overpower. [R.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
predominate — (v.) 1590s, from M.L. predominatus, pp. of predominare (see PREDOMINANT (Cf. predominant)). Related: Predominated; predominating … Etymology dictionary
predominate — [v] be the most important, noticeable carry weight*, command, dominate, domineer, get the upper hand*, govern, hold sway*, manage, outweigh, overrule, overshadow, preponderate, prevail, reign, rule, tell; concepts 94,117,141 … New thesaurus
predominate — ► VERB 1) be the strongest or main element. 2) have or exert control or power … English terms dictionary
predominate — [prē däm′ə nāt΄, pri däm′ə nāt΄; ] for adj. [, pri däm′ənit, pri däm′ənit] vi. predominated, predominating [< ML predominatus, pp. of predominari: see PRE & DOMINATE] 1. to have ascendancy, authority, or dominating influence (over others);… … English World dictionary
predominate — UK [prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt] / US [prɪˈdɑmɪˌneɪt] verb [intransitive] Word forms predominate : present tense I/you/we/they predominate he/she/it predominates present participle predominating past tense predominated past participle predominated formal 1) to… … English dictionary
predominate — I adj. predominate over II v. (D; intr.) to predominate over * * * [prɪ dɒmɪneɪt] (D; intr.) to predominate over predominateover … Combinatory dictionary
predominate — predominately /pri dom euh nit lee/, adv. predominatingly, adv. predomination, n. predominator, n. /pri dom euh nayt /, v., predominated, predominating. v.i. 1. to be the stronger or leading element or force. 2. to have numerical superiority or… … Universalium
predominate — 01. Oak trees [predominate] in this region. 02. Buffalo once [predominated] on the prairies, but now they are relatively rare. 03. The [predominant] image of African music is that of drumming and percussion. 04. Italy has a [predominant] role in… … Grammatical examples in English
