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PREDOMINATE Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word predominate. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word predominate. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PREDOMINATE

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prevail
verbv
verb

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

• be valid, applicable, or true

• continue to exist

• prove superior

• use persuasion successfully

dominate
verbv
verb

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

• be in control

• have dominance or the power to defeat over

• be greater in significance than

• look down on

rule
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

• something regarded as a normative example

• prescribed guide for conduct or action

• (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice

• a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

• the duration of a monarch's or government's power

• dominance or power through legal authority

• directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted

• any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order

• a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system

• (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems

• measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths

verb

• exercise authority over; as of nations

• decide with authority

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

• decide on and make a declaration about

• have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac

• mark or draw with a ruler

• keep in check

command
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

• a military unit or region under the control of a single officer

• the power or authority to command

• availability for use

• a position of highest authority

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

• (computer science) a line of code written as part of a computer program

verb

• be in command of

• make someone do something

• demand as one's due

• look down on

• exercise authoritative control or power over

control
verb, nounv, n
noun

• power to direct or determine

• a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another

• (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc

• a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

• the activity of managing or exerting control over something

• the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

• discipline in personal and social activities

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

• a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

• a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance

• the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.

verb

• exercise authoritative control or power over

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• handle and cause to function

• maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

• check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

• place under restrictions; limit access to by law

• verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

govern
verbv
verb

• bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations

• direct or strongly influence the behavior of

• exercise authority over; as of nations

• require to be in a certain grammatical case, voice, or mood

lead
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an advantage held by a competitor in a race

• a soft heavy toxic malleable metallic element; bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes readily to dull grey

• mixture of graphite with clay in different degrees of hardness; the marking substance in a pencil

• evidence pointing to a possible solution

• a position of being the initiator of something and an example that others will follow (especially in the phrase `take the lead')

• the angle between the direction a gun is aimed and the position of a moving target (correcting for the flight time of the missile)

• the introductory section of a story

• (sports) the score by which a team or individual is winning

• an actor who plays a principal role

• (baseball) the position taken by a base runner preparing to advance to the next base

• an indication of potential opportunity

• a news story of major importance

• the timing of ignition relative to the position of the piston in an internal-combustion engine

• restraint consisting of a rope (or light chain) used to restrain an animal

• thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing

• a jumper that consists of a short piece of wire

• the playing of a card to start a trick in bridge

verb

• take somebody somewhere

• produce as a result or residue

• tend to or result in

• travel in front of; go in advance of others

• cause to undertake a certain action

• stretch out over a distance, space, time, or scope; run or extend between two points or beyond a certain point

• be in charge of

• be ahead of others; be the first

• be conducive to

• lead, as in the performance of a composition

• lead, extend, or afford access

• move ahead (of others) in time or space

• cause something to pass or lead somewhere

• preside over

master
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an artist of consummate skill

• a person who has general authority over others

• a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

• directs the work of others

• presiding officer of a school

• an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

• an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

• someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution

• an authority qualified to teach apprentices

• key that secures entrance everywhere

adjective satellite

• most important element

verb

• be or become completely proficient or skilled in

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• have dominance or the power to defeat over

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

override
verbv
noun

• a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device

• the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something

verb

• rule against

• prevail over

• counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle)

• ride (a horse) too hard

overshadow
verbv
verb

• be greater in significance than

• make appear small by comparison

• cast a shadow upon

hulk
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a very large person; impressive in size or qualities

• a ship that has been wrecked and abandoned

verb

• appear very large or occupy a commanding position

loom
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a textile machine for weaving yarn into a textile

verb

• come into view indistinctly, often threateningly

• appear very large or occupy a commanding position

• hang over, as of something threatening, dark, or menacing

• weave on a loom

overriding
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective satellite

• having superior power and influence

paramount
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having superior power and influence

predominant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• most frequent or common

• having superior power and influence

preponderant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having superior power and influence

preponderate
verbv
verb

• weigh more heavily

preponderating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having superior power and influence

reign
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful

• the period during which a monarch is sovereign

• royal authority; the dominion of a monarch

verb

• have sovereign power

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

tower
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

• a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

• anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

verb

• appear very large or occupy a commanding position

Best Hypernyms For PREDOMINATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for predominate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
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