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/
Korean meaning: 지배하다, 좌우하다; 우세하다, 압도하다
Korean pronunciation: 다-머-네이트 (강세: 다)
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

Completely controlling the basketball game
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Dominate to eliminate, illuminate to vindicate!
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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.
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“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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