to have power and control over someone or something
Throughout history, powerful kingdoms have dominated smaller neighbors.
The tech giant dominates the global smartphone market.
✦ from Latin dominari “to rule, govern,” from dominus “master.”
to be the most noticeable or important feature of something
Bright murals dominate the walls of the café.
One big topic dominated the entire conversation: climate change.
to rise high above and seem to rule the area around
Snow-capped mountains dominate the horizon.
A lone pine tree dominates the open meadow.
to play or compete much better than an opponent, winning easily
Our basketball team dominated the game from start to finish.
The champion sprinter dominates every race she enters.
