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predominate

adjective verb

having superior power and influence

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Word length
11
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
16
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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adjective

  1. having superior power and influence

    “the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism”

verb

  1. be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

    “Money reigns supreme here”

verb

  1. appear very large or occupy a commanding position

    “The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain”

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Example Sentences

the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism
Money reigns supreme here
Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain
Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall

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