[dom.i.nate] vb -nat.ed ; -nat.ing [L dominatus, pp. of dominari, fr. dominus master; akin to L domus house--more at dome] vt (1611) 1: rule, control
2: to exert the supreme determining or guiding influence on
3: to overlook from a superior elevation or command because of superior height or position
4: to have a commanding or preeminent place or position in "name brands ~ the market" ~ vi 1: to have or exert mastery, control, or preeminence
2: to occupy a more elevated or superior position -- dom.i.na.tive adj -- dom.i.na.tor n