dominate

[dom-uh-neyt] / ˈdɒm əˌneɪt /

VERB

govern, rule

Synonyms

STRONGEST

command control dictate influence lead manage monopolize overshadow prevail run

STRONG

boss direct domineer eclipse handle head outshine overbear overrule predominate preponderate reign subject subjugate sway tyrannize

WEAK

call the shots detract from have one's way have upper hand hold sway over keep under thumb lay down the law lead by the nose play first fiddle prevail over rule the roost run the show sit on top of superabound

Antonyms

STRONGEST

follow lose obey

STRONG

mismanage neglect submit

WEAK

be below go along surrender yield

VERB

tower above

Synonyms

STRONG

bestride overlie overlook overtop survey

WEAK

look down upon loom over stand over

Antonyms

WEAK

be below follow go along submit surrender yield

Example Sentences

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For several years, he existed on the margins of the industry he would later dominate.

From BBC

Jordan Chiles continues to dominate in all events and the Bruins’ freshman class has made its mark on the team.

From Los Angeles Times

On the days French music was played, French wine sales dominated, on German music days the German wine sold far better.

From BBC

But several other Magnificent Seven leaders that also dominate the S&P 500 are conspicuously absent from the fund.

From Barron's

An unusual and persistent mix of cold and wet conditions has dominated the month.

From BBC