## DOMINATE Meaning
The word *dominate* can be understood in three primary ways:
1. To control, rule, or govern someone or something.
2. To tower over surroundings or overlook an area.
3. To predominate or be the most important or influential in a particular situation.
> Example usage and definitions are based on Collins English Dictionary.
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**Author's summary:**
The term “dominate” means to exercise control, rise above physically, or be the most influential element in a context.
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Collins Dictionary — 2025-11-26