Dominate Definition & Meaning

dominate
verb
  1. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
  2. be in control; "Her husband completely dominates her"
  3. have dominance or the power to defeat over; "Her pain completely mastered her"; "The methods can master the problems"
  4. be greater in significance than; "the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness"
  5. look down on; "The villa dominates the town"

"Dominate" in song lyrics

See how dominate is used in real songs:

  • "preview of what I came to do - simply dominate"
    Bizzy Bone f/ Capo Confucious, Prince Rasu — Tha Streets
  • "As I annihilate, plus dominate"
    Black Moon — Weight of the world
  • "Mate chicks that dominate"
    Camp Lo — China Soul

Usage tips for "dominate"

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