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English Dictionary: predominate	by the DICT Development Group
3 results for predominate
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
predominate adj having superior power and influence; "the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism" Synonym(s): overriding, paramount, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating v be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood" Synonym(s): predominate, dominate, rule, reign, prevail appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall" Synonym(s): loom, tower, predominate, hulk
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Predominate \Predom"inate\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Predominated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Predominating}.] [Pref. pre- + dominate: cf. F. pr[82]dominer.] To be superior in number, strength, influence, or authority; to have controlling power or influence; to prevail; to rule; to have the mastery; as, love predominated in her heart. [Certain] rays may predominate over the rest. --Sir. I. Newton.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Predominate \Predom"inate\, v. t. To rule over; to overpower. [R.]