dominate — UK US /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/ verb [I or T] ► to be more important, powerful, or successful than other people, companies, etc.: »This is an industry where a few global manufacturers and their brands dominate. »They dominate the market for high speed internet … Financial and business terms
Dominate — Album par Adagio Sortie 18 avril 2006 Enregistrement 2005 Durée 47:19 Genre metal progressif … Wikipédia en Français
dominate — [däm′ə nāt΄] vt., vi. dominated, dominating [< L dominatus, pp. of dominari, to rule < dominus, a master < * domonos < base of domus: see DOME] 1. to rule or control by superior power or influence [to dominate a group] 2. to tower… … English World dictionary
Dominate — Dom i*nate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Dominated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Dominating}.] [L. dominatus, p. p. of dominari to dominate, fr. dominus master, lord. See {Dame}, and cf. {Domineer}.] To predominate over; to rule; to govern. A city dominated by the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
dominate — (v.) 1610s, from L. dominatus, pp. of dominari to rule, dominate, to govern, from dominus (see DOMAIN (Cf. domain)). Related: Dominated; dominating. Or perhaps a back formation from domination … Etymology dictionary
dominate — dominate, domineer Dominate means primarily ‘to exercise control or influence over’ and is used transitively (with an object). Domineer is a more judgemental word meaning ‘to behave in an arrogant and overbearing way’ and is often used with over… … Modern English usage
dominate — [v1] govern, rule boss, call the shots*, command, control, detract from, dictate, direct, domineer, eclipse, handle, have one’s way*, have upper hand*, head, hold sway over*, influence, keep under thumb*, lay down the law*, lead, lead by the… … New thesaurus
Dominate — Dom i*nate, v. i. To be dominant. Hallam. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
dominate — I verb administer, carry authority, command, compel, control, dictate, domineer, govern, have power, hold down, influence, keep subjugated, lead, manage, master, oppress, overrule, predominate, preponderate, preside over, prevail, reign over,… … Law dictionary
dominate — ► VERB 1) have a commanding or controlling influence over. 2) (of something tall or high) overlook. DERIVATIVES domination noun dominator noun. ORIGIN Latin dominari rule, govern , from dominus lord, master … English terms dictionary
Dominate — For the 2005 heavy metal album, see Dominate (album). Ancient Rome This article is part of the series: Politics and government of Ancient Rome … Wikipedia
