dominate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

verb

[with object]
  • have power and influence over: the company dominates the market for operating system software
  • be the most important or conspicuous person or thing in: the race was dominated by the 1998 champion
  • have a commanding position over; overlook: a picturesque city dominated by the cathedral tower

Derivatives

dominator

noun

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin dominat- 'ruled, governed', from the verb dominari, from dominus 'lord, master'