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View usage for: preponderate in British English (prɪˈpɒndəˌreɪt) verb (intransitive)1. (often foll by over) to be more powerful, important, numerous, etc (than) 2. to be of greater weight than something else Derived forms preponderately (preˈponderately) adverb preponderating (preˈponderˌating) adjective preponderation (preˌponderˈation) noun Word origin C17: from Late Latin praeponderāre to be of greater weight, from pondus weight preponderate in American English (priˈpɑndərˌeɪt; prɪˈpɑndərˌeɪt) verb intransitiveWord forms: preˈponderˌated or preˈponderˌating1. Rare to weigh more; be heavier 2. to sink or incline downward, as a scale of a balance 3. to surpass others in amount, number, power, influence, importance, etc.; predominate Derived forms preponderation (preˌponderˈation) noun Word origin < L praeponderatus, pp. of praeponderare < prae-, before + ponderare, to weigh < pondus, weight: see pound 3Synonyms of 'preponderate'predominate, rule, dominate, prevail More Synonyms of preponderate Definition to be more powerful, important, or numerous (than) Additional synonymsDefinition to control or govern No company should be permitted to dominate the market. Synonyms control, lead, rule, direct, master, govern, monopolize, tyrannize, have the upper hand over, lead by the nose (informal), overbear, have the whip hand over, domineer, keep under your thumb Definition to have power or influence Here, a completely different approach seems to hold sway. Synonyms prevail, rule, predominate, reign, be in power, hold power, exercise power, wield power, have the greatest influence, be most powerful, have the ascendancy Definition to be generally established A similar situation prevails in America. Synonyms be widespread, abound, predominate, be current, be prevalent, preponderate, exist generally Nearby words ofpreponderate - preparedness
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