PREDOMINATE

• (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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