predominate
[verb]
Synonyms: prevail, be most noticeable, carry weight, hold sway, outweigh, overrule, overshadow

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pre‧dom‧i‧nate AC /prɪˈdɒməneɪt, prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt $ -ˈdɑː-/ verb [intransitive] formal
[Word Family: verb: predominate; adverb: predominantly; adjective: predominant]

1. if one type of person or thing predominates in a group or area, there are more of this type than any other:
Pine trees predominate in this area of forest.

2. to have the most importance or influence, or to be most easily noticed:
In this type of case, the rights of the parent predominate.

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