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nate
Third Person
dominates
Present Participle
dominating
Past Tense
dominated
Past Participle
dominated
1
to have the power to completely or partially control someone or something
transitive
- In the competitive business world, companies strive to dominate their market.
- Over the years, the country's military has dominated the region.
- The powerful empire sought to dominate neighboring regions through conquest.
- The dictator sought to dominate the country through fear and oppression.
- The company dominates the tech industry, controlling most of the market share.
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2
to be more numerous, powerful, or significant than everything else around it
transitive
- Women dominated the conference, with more female speakers than male.
- Technology companies dominate the stock market with their high profits.
- The new product dominated sales, outpacing all its competitors.
- Black cars dominated the parking lot, making the white ones barely noticeable.
- Freshwater fish dominate the lake, with only a few saltwater species.
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3
to have control over something such as a behavior or situation
transitive
- Money often dominates political decisions, overshadowing the needs of the people.
- Technology now dominates our daily lives, shaping how we communicate and work.
- The media's portrayal of the event dominated public opinion, swaying people's views.
- The strong tradition of the school dominated its policies and values.
4
to stand above and have a view or control over everything around it
transitive
- The castle dominated the valley from its high position on the hill.
- The mountain dominated the landscape, visible from miles away.
- The church steeple dominated the village, towering over the small houses.
- From the top floor, the building dominates the entire neighborhood.
- The lighthouse dominated the coastline, guiding ships safely to shore.
5
to be the most noticeable or influential person or thing in a situation
transitive
- The star player dominated the game, scoring the most points.
- Her opinion dominated the meeting, with everyone agreeing with her suggestions.
- The red car dominated the race, finishing far ahead of the others.
- His talent for singing dominated the competition, making him the obvious winner.
- In the debate, her arguments dominated the conversation.
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