predominate predominate /prɪˈdɑːmənət/

adjective

1. Having superior power and influence  ( predominant , predominate , preponderant , overriding , paramount , preponderating )
   having superior power and influence
    The predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism
   the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism
   

verb

1. () Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance  ( reign , predominate , rule , dominate , prevail )
   be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
    Money reigns supreme here
   Money reigns supreme here
    Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
   Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood
   
2. Appear very large or occupy a commanding position  ( predominate , hulk , tower , loom )
   appear very large or occupy a commanding position
    The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain
   The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain
    Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall
   Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall