CEFR C2

preponderate

verb

Meaning

Exceed in weight, influence, or number.

Examples

In this region, agricultural interests preponderate over industrial ones.
The evidence tends to preponderate in favor of the defendant's innocence.

Synonyms: outweigh, dominate, prevail, predominate

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preponderate (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

Definition

Exceed in weight, influence, or number.

Examples

In this region, agricultural interests preponderate over industrial ones.
The evidence tends to preponderate in favor of the defendant's innocence.

How to Use preponderate

preponderate over (prepositional phrase): to be greater in number or influence than something else — "The positive aspects of the plan preponderate over the negative ones."
preponderate in (prepositional phrase): to be the most common or significant element within a group or area — "Certain species of birds preponderate in this tropical forest."

Synonyms of preponderate

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