Category:Predominate

Pre*dom"i*nate, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Predominated; p. pr. & vb. n. Predominating.] Etym: [pref. pre- + dominate: cf. F. prédominer.]

Defn: to be superior in number, strength, influence, or authority; to Have controlling power or influence; to prevail; to rule; to have the Mastery; as, love predominated in her heart. [certain] rays may predominate over the rest. Sir. I. Newton.

Predominate Pre*dom"i*nate, v. t.

Defn: to rule over; to overpower. [r.]