Dominate

Pronunciation: /ˈdɑːməˌneɪt/

Dominate (verb)

  1. to have power over someone or something and control them completely.
  2. to be the most noticeable or important part of something.
  3. to be much taller or larger than something nearby.

Examples

  • The manager dominates the team with strict rules.
  • Parents should not dominate their children's choices.

Common collocations: dominate the conversation, dominate the market, dominate the competition, dominate the headlines, dominate the discussion

Synonyms of Dominate

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Dominate

  • — when discussing yielding control
  • — when discussing leadership dynamics