| predominate | To be superior in number, strength, influence, or authority; to have controlling power or influence; to prevail; to rule; to have the mastery; as, love predominated in her heart. "[Certain] rays may predominate over the rest." (Sir. I. Newton) Origin: Pref. Pre- + dominate: cf. F. Predominer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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