Origin: Latin suffix -ate
Dominate has 8 different meanings across 1 category:
The late period of the Roman Empire, following the principate, during which the emperor's rule became more explicitly autocratic and remaining vestiges of the Roman Republic were removed from the formal workings of government; the reign of any particular emperor during this period.
"The historical text describes Dominate as the era when imperial power became absolute and republican traditions vanished entirely."
In plain English: There is no noun form of dominate; it is only used as a verb meaning to control something completely.
"The team's star player was a dominate force on the court this season."
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
"Money reigns supreme here"
"Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
be greater in significance than
"the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"
To govern, rule or control by superior authority or power
"The empire's armies dominated every province through sheer military might and iron discipline."
In plain English: To dominate means to have complete control over someone or something so that they cannot resist you.
"The large company dominates the market for smartphones in our city."
Usage: Use "dominate" to describe controlling a situation through overwhelming strength or influence rather than mere participation. It often implies that one entity holds such superiority over others that they dictate the outcome of an event or relationship.
Eggcorn of dominant.
"The new CEO has dominated the company so thoroughly that no other leader can ever take control again."
The word "dominate" was borrowed into English from the Latin dominātus, meaning "having dominion." It originally described someone who ruled or had mastery over others.