Synonyms for Predominate
Definition of predominate
- adjective
- having superior power and influence; "the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"
- verb
- be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
- appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"
10 synonyms found
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