ˈdɔmɪneɪt v. 1 tr. & (foll. by over) intr.
have a
commanding influence on;
exercise control over (fear dominated
them for years; dominates over
his friends). 2 intr. (of a
person,
sound,
feature of a
scene, etc.) be
the most influential or
conspicuous. 3 tr. & (foll. by over) intr. (of a
building etc.) have a commanding
position over;
overlook. øødominator n. [L dominari dominatf. dominus lord]