definition of
predominate

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

[2] #2 predominate s. [overriding, paramount, predominant, preponderant, preponderating] having superior power and influence; "the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism". wn

[3] #3 predominate v. [loom, tower, hulk] appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall". wn