dominate

Meanings

• verb

  have power or control over someone or something

  - "The boss dominates the team with her strong leadership."
  - "The bully dominated the playground."
  - "The market is dominated by a few large corporations."

• verb

  be superior to others in an area

  - "The United States dominates the global economy."
  - "Michael dominates his field with his exceptional skills."

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Antonyms

defiant , obedient , rebellious , submissive , obey , submit , obey , submit

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Synonyms

prevalent , imposing

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dominate
champion , reign , maintain

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Variants

List of all variants of dominate that leads to same result
dominate , dominated , dominates , dominating , dominative , dominator , dominators

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Forms

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dominated, dominating, domination

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Etymology

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from the Latin dominus 'master, lord'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dominate' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In chess, a player can 'dominate' the center of the board by controlling the most squares.

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Related Concepts

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1. hegemony: Refers to the social, cultural, or political influence of one group over another

2. power dynamics: The way power is distributed and exercised in a relationship or system

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Culture

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In literature, 'dominate' is often used to describe a character's control over a situation or other characters. In art, it can be depicted through powerful imagery or symbolism.

How to Memorize "dominate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or entity in a position of power or control, such as sitting on a throne or giving orders to others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of control or power. For example, think of a strong, dominant animal like a lion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device using the acronym D.O.M.I.N.A.T.E., where each letter stands for a definition or characteristic of the word.

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