dominate
/ˈdɒm.ɪ.neɪt/(verb)
AWL Sublist 3CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
To have a commanding influence on, exercise control over, or be the most prominent element in.
Key Academic Collocations
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dominatedominancedominantdominateddominatingdomination
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
prevailcommandmonopolizeovershadowrule
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"Petroleum and natural gas continued to dominate national energy consumption throughout the twenty-year period."
"Multinational tech conglomerates increasingly dominate the global digital marketplace, raising anti-trust concerns."
"While traditional media previously dominated public opinion, decentralized social platforms now wield comparable influence."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Great for Task 1: 'Sector A dominated the export market, accounting for over two-thirds of aggregate revenue.'