Verb
- 1. predominate, dominate, rule, reign, prevail
- usage: be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
- 2. loom, tower, predominate, hulk, rise, lift, rear
- usage: appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"
Adjective
- 1. overriding, paramount, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating, dominant (vs. subordinate)
- usage: having superior power and influence; "the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"
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