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pre·dom·i·nate
 predominate
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- pronunciation:
- prih
dam
neIt
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
predominates, predominating, predominated |
| definition 1: |
to be the greater or greatest in importance, prominence, or amount.
- similar words:
- dominate, lead, prevail, rule
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| definition 2: |
to exercise authority or control.
- similar words:
- dominate, govern, rule
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| related words: |
abound, excel, govern, lead, prevail, reign |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to prevail or exercise control over (another).
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| related words: |
lead |
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| derivation: |
predominately (adv.) |
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