Definitions

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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"We dominated the game in every area throughout, with 11 men and 10 men," said James.

From Barron's

With the U.S. stock market dominated by companies in the artificial-intelligence business, some investors might want to move a few eggs to another basket.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sunderland ground out a hard-fought, resilient result and mentally dominated Bournemouth.

From BBC

The AI boom has also pulled up South Korea, which dominates the corner of the AI supply chain that makes memory chips, and the Netherlands, home of chip-making equipment leader ASML.

From The Wall Street Journal

Price-to-earning ratios are near record highs, and stock indexes are increasingly dominated by a small number of tech companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

dominate

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