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dominate

dom.i.nate \'da:m-*-.na-t\ \-.na-t-iv\ \-.na-t-*r\ vb [L dominatus, pp. of 
   dominari, fr. dominus master] 1: RULE  2: to exert the supreme determining 
   or guiding influence on  3: to overlook from a superior elevation or 
   command because of superior he ight 4: to have a commanding or preeminent 
   place or position in {name brands  ~ the market} 1: to have or exert 
   mastery, control, or preeminence  2: to occupy a more elevated or superior 
   position  - dom.i.na.tive aj