predominate
Translation
predominate, prevail, dominate
Examples
Blue is the color that predominates in his paintings.
Blue is the colour that predominates in his paintings.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) predominate ((in/over sth.)) to be the strongest or main element Blue is the colour that predominates in his paintings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: prevail, dominate, outweigh; Antonyms: follow, submit
Etymology
From Latin 'prae-' (before) + 'dominari' (to rule). It means to rule or have power before others.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'pre-dominant' team that is already dominant before the game even starts.