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dominated; dominating
Definition of dominate
2 : to exert the supreme determining or guiding influence on
the ambition that has dominated his life
3 : to overlook from a superior elevation or command because of superior height or position
a hill that dominates the town
4a : to be predominant in
sugar maples dominate the forest
b : to have a commanding or preeminent place or position in
name brands dominate the market
1 : to have or exert mastery, control, or preeminence
his desire to dominate a dominating factor in industrial growth
2 : to occupy a more elevated or superior position
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The first known use of dominate was in 1611
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