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dominates
[/ˈdɒmɪneɪts/]
verb
domina
1.
To have power or control over someone or something; to be the most powerful or influential
She dominates the chess competition.
Ela domina a competição de xadrez.
2.
To be most prominent or conspicuous; to stand out visibly
The skyscraper dominates the city skyline.
O arranha-céu domina o horizonte da cidade.
3.
To overlook or tower above something from a higher position
The castle dominates the valley below.
O castelo domina o vale abaixo.
Synonyms
controls
rules
commands
governs
overshadows
prevails
Antonyms
submits
yields
obeys
surrenders
succumbs
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
domina
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
domina
No regional variation
Rio de Janeiro
domina
No regional variation
Portugal
domina
Standard European Portuguese form
Related Idioms & Phrases
dominates the conversation
dominates the field
dominates the market
dominates proceedings
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