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Predominate
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To be superior in number, strength, influence, or authority; to have controlling power or influence; to prevail; to rule; to have the mastery; as, love predominated in her heart. [Certain] rays may predominate over the rest. Sir. I. Newton.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To rule over; to overpower. [R.]