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predominate - Dictionary definition and meaning for predominate

PREDOMINATE

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  • (verb) be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

    "Money reigns supreme here", "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"

    synonyms : dominate , prevail , reign , rule

    The number of horses prevails over the number of cattle present on the farm. -added by naila_inlas

  • (verb) appear very large or occupy a commanding position

    "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain", "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"

    synonyms : hulk , loom , tower
  • (adj.) having superior power and influence

    "the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"

    synonyms : overriding , paramount , predominant , preponderant , preponderating

    Though they discussed about many affairs, the issue of terrorism was of paramount importance. -added by naila_inlas

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