1. (

• predominate ,
• dominate ,
• rule ,
• reign ,
• prevail ,

) be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood" ;

2. (

• loom ,
• tower ,
• predominate ,
• hulk

) appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall" ;

1. (

• overriding ,
• paramount ,
• predominant ,
• predominate ,
• preponderant ,
• preponderating

) having superior power and influence; "the predominant mood among policy-makers is optimism" ;