Definition of predominate

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• predominate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
• predominate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
• predominate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 19

Definition of predominate

• appear very large or occupy a commanding position (verb)

  Examples

  1. The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain

  Synonyms

  1. hulk
  2. loom
  3. tower
• having superior power and influence (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. overriding
  2. paramount
  3. predominant
  4. preponderant
  5. preponderating
• be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance (verb)

  Examples

  1. Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood

  Synonyms

  1. dominate
  2. prevail
  3. reign
  4. rule

See definition of predominate in Merriam Webster