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dominate

Pronunciation: [ˈdɒmɪˌneɪt]

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Learn how to use dominate in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “power”

(verb) to have control or power over something or someone. When someone dominates, it means they are in charge or they are the strongest in a group.

Example

In the competition, she dominated the field and won first place.

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He didn't dominate the game; he struggled to keep up with the other players.

Example

Who usually dominates the decisions in your group?

Context: “influence”

(verb) to be the most important or noticeable part of something. It means something stands out more than anything else around it.

Example

The tall buildings dominate the city skyline and can be seen from far away.

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The small park didn’t dominate the neighborhood; it was easily overlooked.

Example

What features dominate the view from your house?

Context: “sports”

(verb) to perform much better than others in sports or games. It shows you are the best and the other players can’t keep up.

Example

The team dominated the match, scoring five goals to none.

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In the last game, they did not dominate at all; they lost by a large margin.

Example

Which team has dominated the league this season?

How to pronounce dominate

Pronunciation: [ˈdɒmɪˌneɪt]

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