Dictionary Check: predominate

"predominate" is a valid word!

Scrabble 16 points
Words with Friends 19 points

Definition

adjective

having superior power and influence

Example: "the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"
verb

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

Example: "Money reigns supreme here"
verb

appear very large or occupy a commanding position

Example: "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"
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