dominate

dom-i-nate · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To have power or influence over; to control or rule.

  2. 2.

    To be the most important or prominent feature of something.

  3. 3.

    To have a commanding position over; to overlook.

  4. 4.

    (Sports) To perform much better than opponents.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    dominate the market — To have the largest share of a market
  • •
    dominate the field — To be the leader in a particular area

Related words

Antonyms: follow, submit, yield
See also: control, dominant, rule
Synonyms: command, control, govern, rule

Etymology

From Latin dominare ("to rule, have dominion"), from dominus ("lord, master").