dominate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/
KK: /ˈdɑː.mɪ.neɪt/
intransitive verb
Definition
To have control or power over something or someone, often in a way that is noticeable or significant.
Example
In the game, one team managed to dominate the field and win easily.
Tense Forms
Past: dominated
Past Participle: dominated
Conversation
Have you noticed how some players really dominate the game?
Absolutely! It’s impressive to watch them in action.
Yeah, I wonder what training they do to get to that level of skill.
I think a lot of it comes down to practice and a strong mindset.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
prevail
rule
control
Antonyms
submit
yield
fail
transitive verb
Definition
To have control or power over something or someone, often in a way that is noticeable or significant.
Example
The strong team dominated the game from start to finish.
Tense Forms
Past: dominated
Past Participle: dominated
Conversation
Have you noticed how some companies dominate the market?
Yeah, it's impressive how they manage to stay on top.
It's like they know exactly what customers want and always deliver.
Root Explanation
Dominate → It is formed from "dominari" (meaning to rule or master) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating to cause or make). The word "dominate" means to rule or have control over something or someone.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who 'rules' ('dominari') over others — that's why dominate means to have control.
Visually Confused Words
redominate
denominate
nominate
donate
undominated
predominate
debrominate
condominate