Dominate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈdä-mə-ˌnāt/ dom·i·nate

Meaning & Definition of Dominate

Dominate (verb)

  1. rule, control
  2. to exert the supreme determining or guiding influence on
  3. to overlook from a superior elevation or command because of superior height or position

Dominate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring under one's control by force of arms

    "The tyrant used brute force to dominate all countries in the region."

    similar: conquer, overpower, pacify, subdue, subject, subjugate, subordinate, vanquish
    related: annihilate, beat, clobber, crush, defeat, drub, lick, mow (down), overcome, prevail (over), reduce, rout, skunk, smash, thrash, triumph (over), trounce, wallop, whip, enslave, break, clamp down (on), crack down (on), put down, quash, quell, repress, silence, smother, snuff (out), squash, squelch, suppress
    near: discharge, emancipate, enfranchise, free, liberate, manumit, release, spring, unbind, uncage, unchain, unfetter

  2. to look down on

    "The remains of an ancient fortress dominate the town."

    similar: command, overlook
    related: face, front

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Dominate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Dominate:

conquer, overpower, pacify, subdue, subject, subjugate, subordinate, vanquish, command, overlook

Related Words for Dominate

annihilate, beat, clobber, crush, defeat, drub, lick, mow (down), overcome, prevail (over), reduce, rout, skunk, smash, thrash, triumph (over), trounce, wallop, whip, enslave, break, clamp down (on), crack down (on), put down, quash, quell, repress, silence, smother, snuff (out)

Near Antonyms of Dominate

discharge, emancipate, enfranchise, free, liberate, manumit, release, spring, unbind, uncage, unchain, unfetter

Word Forms of Dominate

Inflections: dominated, dominating

Derived words: dominative (adjective), dominator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Dominate

Latin dominatus, past participle of dominari, from dominus master; akin to Latin domus house dome

First known use: 1611t

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Dominate

Frequently Asked Questions about Dominate

What does "Dominate" mean?

"Dominate" means rule, control. As a verb, it is defined as: rule, control. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Dominate"?

Other words for "Dominate" include conquer, overpower, pacify, subdue, subject, subjugate, subordinate and vanquish. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Dominate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Dominate"?

There are 45 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Dominate". Common alternatives include conquer, overpower, pacify, subdue, subject, subjugate, subordinate, vanquish, command and overlook.

How do you use "Dominate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Dominate" in a sentence: "The tyrant used brute force to dominate all countries in the region."; "The remains of an ancient fortress dominate the town.".

Is "Dominate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Dominate" is a verb.

Is "Dominate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Dominate" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Dominate"?

"Dominate" is pronounced /ˈdä-mə-ˌnāt/ and divided into syllables as dom·i·nate.

What is the origin of the word "Dominate"?

"Dominate" comes from Latin dominatus, past participle of dominari, from dominus master; akin to Latin domus house dome. First known use: 1611t.