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Dominate: Definition, Usage & Common Mistakes (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：control completely (dominate)

dominate 🔊

/ˈdɑːməneɪt/

To have complete control over a person, place, or situation, making them do what you want.

Dominate meaning illustrated: a confident leader controlling a business meeting.

control completely 🔊

➕

/kənˈtroʊl kəmˈpliːtli/

To exert power or authority over others, ensuring they comply with your will or directives.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'dominatus', past participle of 'dominari' ('to rule'), from 'dominus' ('master, lord').

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a DOMINANT player in a game who must DOMINATE to win. The 'DOMIN' part sounds like 'domain' – to control your domain.

📖 Example

The new manager quickly dominates the team, and everyone follows his clear instructions. 🔊 The new manager quickly controls the team completely, and everyone follows his clear instructions.

🔗 Collocations

dominate the market – To have the largest share or control in a commercial sector

dominate the conversation – To be the primary speaker, leaving little room for others to contribute

dominate the field – To be the leading force or authority in a particular area of study or industry

🔄 Synonyms

control (v.) – To exercise restraint or direction over; to command.

rule (v.) – To exercise ultimate power or authority over, often in a governing capacity.

command (v.) – To have authority over and responsibility for; to lead.

🚫 Antonyms

submit (v.) – To accept or yield to a superior force or authority.

obey (v.) – To follow the commands or guidance of another.

follow (v.) – To come after or act in accordance with another's lead.

🌱 Derivatives

dominant (adj.) – Most important, powerful, or influential.

domination (n.) – The exercise of control or power over others.

predominate (v.) – To be the strongest or main element; to prevail.

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'dominus' (master of a household), reflecting Roman social hierarchy. The term evolved into English via Medieval Latin 'dominatus', retaining the core idea of exercising authority or control.

Meaning 2：stand out prominently (dominate)

dominate 🔊

/ˈdɑːməneɪt/

To be the most important, noticeable, or tallest thing in a place, so that it catches everyone's attention.

Dominate definition: a towering skyscraper prominently dominating a city skyline.

stand out prominently 🔊

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/stænd aʊt ˈprɑːmɪnəntli/

To be so conspicuous or superior in size, position, or quality that it becomes the central focus.

📁 Category：Buildings & Places 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The ancient castle dominates the hilltop, visible from every corner of the small village. 🔊 The ancient castle stands out prominently on the hilltop, visible from every corner of the small village.

🔗 Collocations

dominate the skyline – To be the tallest and most defining structure in a city's view

dominate the landscape – To be the most striking natural or artificial feature in a geographical area

dominate the view – To be the primary object seen from a particular vantage point

🔄 Synonyms

tower over (v.) – To be much taller than surrounding things; to loom over.

overshadow (v.) – To appear more important or significant by comparison; to cast into shade.

predominate (v.) – To be the main or most noticeable part of something.

🚫 Antonyms

blend in (v.) – To be inconspicuous; to harmonize with the surroundings.

recede (v.) – To move back or away; to become less prominent.

hide (v.) – To put or keep out of sight; to conceal.

🌱 Derivatives

dominance (n.) – The state of being most important, noticeable, or towering.

predominant (adj.) – Present as the strongest or main element; prevailing.