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dominate

/ˈdɒmɪneɪt/
do · mi · nate ˈdɒm · ɪ · neɪt
English Definition
v. control, rule over
中文释义
支配,统治
Significado en Español
dominar
한국어 뜻
지배하다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thống trị, chi phối
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How to use “dominate” in a sentence

One player dominated the game.

一名球员主宰比赛。

Tall trees dominate the skyline of the old neighborhood.

高大的树木主导着这个老街区的天际线。

One topic dominated the conversation at dinner.

晚餐时,一个话题占据了整个谈话。

The champion dominated every match of the tournament.

冠军在整个锦标赛的每场比赛中都占据了上风。

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domin(master)+ate(make)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the synonym for the word “dominate” as used in the sentence: The team managed to dominate the entire match with their superior strategy.

  1. A Resist
  2. B Overwhelm
  3. C Support
  4. D Neglect
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B — Overwhelm. “dominate” means v. control, rule over

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The tall player was able to ______ the entire basketball game.

  1. A obey
  2. B dominate
  3. C follow
  4. D assist
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B — dominate. “dominate” means v. control, rule over

Common questions about “dominate”

What does “dominate” mean?

dominate — v. control, rule over. In Chinese: 支配,统治.

How do you pronounce “dominate”?

dominate is pronounced /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: do · mi · nate.

How do you use “dominate” in a sentence?

“dominate” means control, rule over. Examples: (1) One player dominated the game. (2) Tall trees dominate the skyline of the old neighborhood. (3) One topic dominated the conversation at dinner. (4) The champion dominated every match of the tournament.

What are synonyms for “dominate”?

control, rule — all close in meaning to dominate (v. control, rule over).

Is “dominate” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. dominate appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 600+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “dominate”?

domin(master)+ate(make)

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