dominate
Pronunciation: [ˈdɒmɪˌneɪt]
Word
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.
Example
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.
Example
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.
Example
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?
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