dominate
/ˈdɑ.məˌneɪt/ verb B2- To govern, rule or control by superior authority or power.
- To exert an overwhelming guiding influence over something or someone.
- To enjoy a commanding position in some field.
- To overlook from a height.
- To precede another node of a directed graph in all paths from the start of the graph to the other node.
He/she/it dominates · Past dominated · Past participle dominated · -ing form dominating
Verb forms
- Base form
- dominate
- He/she/it
- dominates
- Past
- dominated
- Past participle
- dominated
- -ing form
- dominating
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The gloomy building rose from the bosom of the ocean with imposing majesty and seemed to dominate the scene.
Partly it came no doubt from his own masterful nature, which loved to dominate and surprise those who were around him.
As digital communication dominates our daily interactions, educational institutions increasingly prioritize keyboard proficiency over traditional penmanship.
Ultimately, the red fox serves as a fascinating testament to wildlife resilience in an increasingly human-dominated world.
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