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dominated

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈdɑməˌneɪtəd// UK //dˈɒmɪnˌeɪtɪd// dom·i·nat·ed

v. to have the most power or control over someone or something. It can also mean being the most important or noticeable part of a situation.

v. to exercise control or influence over; to be the most prominent or influential feature within a specific context. Transitive — requires a direct object.


SIMPLE

The tall building dominated the city skyline.

CONTEXTUAL

One large company dominated the local market for years, making it difficult for small businesses to survive.

COMPLEX

The conversation was dominated by a few vocal participants, leaving little room for the quieter members of the committee to voice their concerns regarding the new policy.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and often appears in the passive voice ('was dominated by') to emphasize the subject being controlled.

Pitfall

He dominated over the meetingHe dominated the meetingDominate is a transitive verb and does not require the preposition 'over' before its object.

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