• predominates is a valid Scrabble word with a point value of 17 according to TWL06 dictionary
• predominates is a valid Words with Friends word with a point value of 20 according to ENABLE dictionary

• 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

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• having superior power and influence (adjective)

  Synonyms

  1. overriding
  2. paramount
  3. predominant
  4. preponderant
  5. preponderating

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• 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

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See definition of predominates in Merriam Webster