predominate — to have control or influence over others; to be the most important or noticeable element
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to have control or influence over others; to be the most important or noticeable element
Pronunciation (IPA): /prɪˈdɑːməˌneɪt/
Example Sentences
- In our office, coffee addicts predominate over tea lovers.
- Optimism should predominate over pessimism in difficult times.
- Pizza topics predominate in our family dinner conversations.
predominate
VERB[/prɪˈdɑːməˌneɪt/]
to have control or influence over others; to be the most important or noticeable element
to have control or influence over others; to be the most important or noticeable element
She predominates while subordinates coordinate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'predominari', composed of 'prae' (before/over) and 'dominari' (to rule/have dominion), ultimately derived from 'dominus' meaning master or lord.
Breakdown
pre- (before/over) + domin (rule/master) + -ate (verb suffix) = predominate
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“In our office, coffee addicts predominate over tea lovers.”
“Optimism should predominate over pessimism in difficult times.”
“Pizza topics predominate in our family dinner conversations.”
“Female students predominate in language classes.”
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