"predominate" in the verb sense
1. predominate, dominate, rule, reign, prevail
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
"Money reigns supreme here"
"Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
2. loom, tower, predominate, hulk
appear very large or occupy a commanding position
"The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"
"Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"
"predominate" in the adjective sense
1. overriding, paramount, predominant, predominate, preponderant, preponderating
having superior power and influence
"the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism"
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