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Definition of predominate over - 1 dictionary result

pre⋅dom⋅i⋅nate

  [pri-dom-uh-neyt] verb, -nat⋅ed, -nat⋅ing.
Use predominate over in a Sentence
–verb (used without object)
1. to be the stronger or leading element or force.
2. to have numerical superiority or advantage: The radicals predominate in the new legislature.
3. to surpass others in authority or influence; be preeminent: He predominated in the political scene.
4. to have or exert controlling power (often fol. by over): Good sense predominated over the impulse to fight.
5. to appear more noticeable or imposing than something else: Blues and greens predominated in the painting.
–verb (used with object)
6. to dominate or prevail over.
Origin:
1585–95; < ML praedominātus, ptp. of praedominārī to predominate. See pre-, dominate

Related forms:
pre⋅dom⋅i⋅nate⋅ly  [pri-dom-uh-nit-lee] , adverb
pre⋅dom⋅i⋅nat⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
pre⋅dom⋅i⋅na⋅tion, noun
pre⋅dom⋅i⋅na⋅tor, noun

Synonyms:
4. overrule, dominate.
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