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Predominate Common

Origin: Latin suffix -ate

Predominate has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Verb · Adjective

Definitions
Verb
1

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

"Money reigns supreme here"

"Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"

2

appear very large or occupy a commanding position

"The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"

"Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"

3

To dominate, have control, or succeed by superior numbers or size.

Adjective
1

having superior power and influence

"the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"

2

Predominant.

Example Sentences
"Money reigns supreme here" verb
"Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood" verb
"The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain" verb
"Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall" verb
"the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism" adjective
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
rise
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
override overarch preponderate
Rhyming Words
ate bate late gate kate date wate cate rate nate oate sate tate jate hate mate fate yate agate skate
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