predominate

predominate
01. Oak trees [predominate] in this region.
02. Buffalo once [predominated] on the prairies, but now they are relatively rare.
03. The [predominant] image of African music is that of drumming and percussion.
04. Italy has a [predominant] role in the U.N. peacekeeping force in the region.
05. The family seems to have two [predominant] functions: to provide warmth and love in time of need, and to drive each other insane.
06. Ongoing curriculum development is a [predominant] concern in our ESL program.
07. Teaching remains a [predominantly] female profession in this country.
08. Studies show that in Thailand, where peaceful Buddhist teachings [predominate], parents are less likely to spank their children.
09. Indonesia is a [predominantly] Muslim country.
10. The [predominant] colors in the painting are yellows and browns.
11. Our teaching staff has a [predominance] of people with a background in linguistics.
12. Charlotte Gilman once said that the one [predominant] duty is to find one's work, and do it.
13. Benjamin Disraeli once said, "The difference of race is one of the reasons why I fear war may always exist; because race implies difference, difference implies superiority, and superiority leads to [predominance]."
14. The [predominance] of animal representations in the cave art of primitive man is a reflection of the importance of hunting to their culture.
15. Benjamin Spock once suggested that the time a person is a child he is both a child, and learning to be a parent. After he becomes a parent, he becomes [predominantly] a parent reliving childhood.
16. Mason Cooley once remarked that as equality increases, so does the number of people struggling for [predominance].
17. The majority of university courses in this country are [predominantly] text-based.
18. Recent studies suggest that some people who are [predominantly] homosexual will occasionally seek out heterosexual relationships.
19. English is the [predominant] language in two of the six inhabited continents.
20. A view from space emphasizes the fact that the surface of our earth is [predominantly] water in constant motion.
21. A visitor from space would observe that the surface of our planet is [predominantly] water.
22. The central core of our earth is composed [predominantly] of iron and nickel.

Grammatical examples in English. 2013.

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  • Predominate — Pre*dom i*nate, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Predominated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Predominating}.] [Pref. pre + dominate: cf. F. pr[ e]dominer.] To be superior in number, strength, influence, or authority; to have controlling power or influence; to prevail;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Predominate — Pre*dom i*nate, v. t. To rule over; to overpower. [R.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • predominate — I (command) verb administer, be sovereign, be supreme, carry weight, command, determine, direct, dominate, gain the upper hand, govern, guide, have influence, have sway, have the upper hand, hold dominion, hold office, influence, lead, manage,… …   Law dictionary

  • predominate — (v.) 1590s, from M.L. predominatus, pp. of predominare (see PREDOMINANT (Cf. predominant)). Related: Predominated; predominating …   Etymology dictionary

  • predominate — [v] be the most important, noticeable carry weight*, command, dominate, domineer, get the upper hand*, govern, hold sway*, manage, outweigh, overrule, overshadow, preponderate, prevail, reign, rule, tell; concepts 94,117,141 …   New thesaurus

  • predominate — ► VERB 1) be the strongest or main element. 2) have or exert control or power …   English terms dictionary

  • predominate — [prē däm′ə nāt΄, pri däm′ə nāt΄; ] for adj. [, pri däm′ənit, pri däm′ənit] vi. predominated, predominating [< ML predominatus, pp. of predominari: see PRE & DOMINATE] 1. to have ascendancy, authority, or dominating influence (over others);… …   English World dictionary

  • predominate — UK [prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt] / US [prɪˈdɑmɪˌneɪt] verb [intransitive] Word forms predominate : present tense I/you/we/they predominate he/she/it predominates present participle predominating past tense predominated past participle predominated formal 1) to… …   English dictionary

  • predominate — I adj. predominate over II v. (D; intr.) to predominate over * * * [prɪ dɒmɪneɪt] (D; intr.) to predominate over predominateover …   Combinatory dictionary

  • predominate — predominately /pri dom euh nit lee/, adv. predominatingly, adv. predomination, n. predominator, n. /pri dom euh nayt /, v., predominated, predominating. v.i. 1. to be the stronger or leading element or force. 2. to have numerical superiority or… …   Universalium

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