dominate — to have control or power over someone or something; to be the most important or noticeable feature
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have control or power over someone or something; to be the most important or noticeable feature
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɑːməneɪt/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks it dominates the house, but really it just dominates the couch.
- Coffee dominates my morning routine more than any alarm clock ever could.
- Technology companies dominate the stock market in the 21st century.
dominate
VERB[/ˈdɑːməneɪt/]
to have control or power over someone or something; to be the most important or noticeable feature
The tall castle dominated the small village below.
The dominant lion led the other animals across the grassland. (DOMINATE → DOMINANT MATE → the strongest one leads the group)
The team dominated the contest, was nominated for the prize, and celebrated together.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'dominari' meaning 'to rule or have sovereignty over,' derived from 'dominus' meaning 'master' or 'lord.' The word entered English through Old French and has been used since the 15th century.
Breakdown
domin- (from Latin dominus, master/lord) + -ate (verb suffix meaning 'to cause to be or act as') = dominate (to rule over or control)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“Samsung dominates the global smartphone market.”
“He tends to dominate conversations at parties.”
“The team completely dominated the game.”
“The scandal dominated the headlines for weeks.”
“The mountain dominates the landscape for miles around.”
📝Examples
“My cat thinks it dominates the house, but really it just dominates the couch.”
“Coffee dominates my morning routine more than any alarm clock ever could.”
“Technology companies dominate the stock market in the 21st century.”
“The new shopping mall dominates the downtown area with its massive structure.”
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