CEFR C2

predominate

verb

Meaning

To be the most common, noticeable, or powerful element within a specific group or area.

Synonyms: prevail, dominate, outnumber, preponderate

verb

Pronunciation: /prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/

To be the most common, noticeable, or powerful element within a specific group or area.

Blue tones predominate in the artist's latest collection of seascapes.
Small family-owned businesses predominate in this rural town's economy.
In the quiet library, the sound of turning pages seemed to predominate over all other noises.

predominate in (prepositional phrase): to be most common within a specific location or context — "Evergreen trees predominate in this region due to the mild climate."
predominate over (prepositional phrase): to be more powerful or noticeable than other things — "The desire for safety seemed to predominate over his ambition."

Words with a similar meaning to predominate: