# dominate

## verb

dom·i·nate
ˈdä-mə-ˌnāt

dominated; dominating

2

**:**to exert the supreme determining or guiding influence on

the ambition that has

*dominated*his life3

**:**to overlook from a superior elevation or command because of superior height or position

a hill that dominates the town

4

a

**:**to be predominant in

sugar maples dominate the forest

b

**:**to have a commanding or preeminent place or position in

name brands dominate the market

1

**:**to have or exert mastery, control, or preeminence

his desire to dominate

a

*dominating*factor in industrial growth2

**:**to occupy a more elevated or superior position

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