Predominate \Pre*dom"i*nate\, v. i. [imp. & p. p.
{Predominated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Predominating}.] [Pref. pre-
+ dominate: cf. F. pr['e]dominer.]
To be superior in number, strength, influence, or authority;
to have controlling power or influence; to prevail; to rule;
to have the mastery; as, love predominated in her heart.
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[Certain] rays may predominate over the rest. --Sir. I.
Newton.
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