Definition

To rise or bulge upward into a rounded shape, similar to a dome.

Example

The balloon began to dome as it filled with air.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see that cloud? It seems to dome up like a giant balloon.

Yeah, it looks so interesting! I wonder what kind of weather it brings.

I love how clouds can dome like that; it's so beautiful.

Definitely! Nature has some amazing shapes.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A rounded structure that is often shaped like half a sphere, commonly found on buildings or as a natural formation.

Example

The church was topped with a beautiful golden dome that could be seen from miles away.

Conversation

Have you ever seen the dome at the museum downtown?

Yeah, it’s really impressive, especially from the inside.

I love how the light filters through the dome and creates patterns on the floor.

Definition

To cover something with a rounded structure that is higher in the middle and slopes down to the edges, resembling a dome.

Example

The architect decided to dome the new building to give it a unique appearance.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they dome the new library building?

Yeah, it looks so cool with that curved top!

I wonder how they managed to dome it so perfectly.

Root Explanation

Dome → It originates from the Latin word 'domus' (meaning house or home). The word 'dome' refers to a rounded structure that often covers a building, resembling the top of a house.

Memory Tip

Imagine a rounded roof that looks like the top of a house ('domus') — that's how you can remember that a dome is a rounded structure.

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