Definitions of dominate:

  • verb:   have dominance or the power to defeat over
  • verb:   be in control; rule the roost
    Example: "Her husband completely dominates her"
  • verb:   look down on
    Example: "The villa dominates the town"
  • verb:   be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
    Example: "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"