(v) be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance, Syn. reign, dominate, prevail, rule, Example:Money reigns supreme here; Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
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v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Predominated p. pr. & vb. n. Predominating. ] [ Pref. pre- + dominate: cf. F. prédominer. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ Certain ] rays may predominate over the rest. Sir. I. Newton. [ 1913 Webster ]