Dominate
/ˈdɒ.mɪ.neɪt/noun
To exert control or influence over someone or something.
Did you know?The word 'dominate' traces back to a term meaning 'to tame'—connecting power with control over nature and the wild.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
dominare
“to rule or control, often in a commanding manner.”
Old French
Old French
dominer
“to dominate or have authority over.”
Middle English
Middle English
dominate
“to hold sway over, to govern.”
Modern English
English
dominate
“to exercise control or authority over.”