definition of
dominate

[1] #1 dominate v. [predominate, rule, reign, prevail] be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood". wn

[2] #2 dominate v. be in control; "Her husband completely dominates her". wn

[3] #3 dominate v. [master] have dominance or the power to defeat over; "Her pain completely mastered her"; "The methods can master the problems". wn

[4] #4 dominate v. [overshadow, eclipse] be greater in significance than; "the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness". wn

[5] #5 dominate v. [command, overlook, overtop] look down on; "The villa dominates the town". wn