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DOMINATE

(verb, adj., noun)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Dominate.

Dominate - as a verb

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

Example: "Money reigns supreme here"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
predominateprevailreignrule
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be in control

Example: "Her husband completely dominates her"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
act uponinfluencework
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Have dominance or the power to defeat over

Example: "Her pain completely mastered her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
master
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commandcontrol
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be greater in significance than

Example: "The tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eclipseovershadow

Look down on

Example: "The villa dominates the town"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commandoverlookovertop
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lie
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Dominate - as an adjective

Ruling; governing; prevailing

Example: "The dominant party controlled the government."

Predominant, common, prevalent, of greatest importance.

Example: "The dominant plants of the carboniferous were lycopods and early conifers."

Designating the follicle which will survive atresia and permit ovulation.

Dominate - as a noun

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.

Example Sentences

"She dominated the competition and won the gold medal."
"The team used their strong defense to dominate the game."
"He is determined to dominate the business world."
"The dictator seeks to dominate the neighboring countries."
"The company aims to dominate the market with its innovative products."
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Word Game Points

Is DOMINATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dominate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DOMINATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is DOMINATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dominate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DOMINATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DOMINATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dominate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DOMINATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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