Dominieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Dominieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "dominate", "control" or "influence".

Essential properties of "dominieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: dominieren
Simple past: dominierte
Participle: dominiert

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "dominieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To exert predominant control or influence"

Definition: "To exercise predominant control or influence over something or someone."
Translation(s): dominate, control, influence
Synonym(s): beherrschen, vorherrschen, überwiegen
Antonym(s): unterliegen
Related word(s): Dominanz, dominant

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Konzern dominiert den Markt seit Jahren.The corporation has dominated the market for years.
Ihre Meinung dominierte die gesamte Diskussion.Her opinion dominated the entire discussion.
In diesem Gemälde dominieren die Farben Rot und Blau.In this painting, the colors red and blue dominate.

2.) "To stand out or excel"

Definition: "To stand out or excel in a group or situation."
Translation(s): excel, stand out, prevail
Synonym(s): hervorstechen, herausragen
Related word(s): Überlegenheit, überlegen

📝 Some usage examples:

Sie dominierte in allen sportlichen Disziplinen.She excelled in all athletic disciplines.
Sein Talent dominierte in der gesamten Aufführung.His talent stood out throughout the entire performance.
Die Skyline wird von Hochhäusern dominiert.The skyline is dominated by skyscrapers.

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