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DOM-in-ayt/ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

To dominate is to have more power or importance than others: dominate the market / the conversation / a match. Control is having power to direct; dominate stresses being the strongest presence. Dominant is the adjective: the dominant language. Domination is the noun. A skyline can be dominated by a tower — used for visual importance too.

Meaning

To have more power or importance than other people or things.

Examples

• “One team dominated the match from the start.”
• “One chain now dominates the high street.”
• “Try not to dominate the discussion.”

Good to know

dominate the market / a match. Adjective: dominant. Noun: domination. Direct power: control.

Near in meaning

control

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