Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
predominate
verb
/prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/
Definition
To have greater importance, influence, or power than others.
Examples
- The team predominate in the league this year, winning most of their matches.
- In the discussion, her ideas predominate, shaping the group’s conclusions.
- Older species tend to predominate in an ecosystem that has been stable for years.
Meaning
Predominate means to be the strongest or most noticeable element in a particular context.
Synonyms
- prevail
- dominate
- outweigh
- control
- overrule
