dominates (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈdɒmɪneɪts/
Definition
Exercises overwhelming control or influence over a person, group, or situation.
Examples
The team dominates the league this season with an undefeated record.
Fear of failure dominates his thoughts whenever he starts a new project.
A large mountain range dominates the landscape of the northern region.
How to Use dominates
- dominate [something/someone] (collocation)
- To exert control over a direct object. — "He tends to dominate the conversation at dinner parties."
- be dominated by [something] (prepositional phrase)
- To be under the control or influence of something else (passive). — "The local economy is dominated by the tourism industry."
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