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| 1. | [ verb ] be larger in number, quantity, or importance | |
| Synonyms: | dominate prevail rule reign | |
| Examples: | "Money reigns supreme here" "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood" |
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| Related terms: | preponderate redound override overarch reign preponderance | |
| 2. | [ verb ] appear very large or occupy a commanding position | |
| Synonyms: | loom tower hulk | |
| Examples: | "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain" "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall" |
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| Related terms: | rise giant | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] having superior power and influence | |
| Synonyms: | paramount overriding preponderant preponderating predominant | |
| Examples: | "the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism" |
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| Related terms: | dominant | |
| Similar spelling: |
predominant predominance predomination predominantly protamine Prudhomme prodding Priodontes |
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