1. to be the most common, noticeable, or important element; to have controlling power or influence
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘predominate’

Examples

• Red brick predominates in the architecture of this neighborhood.
• A feeling of optimism predominates among the team members.
• In this region, agriculture predominates over manufacturing.
• The smell of pine predominates in the forest.
• Classical music predominates at the festival.
• Fear predominates when people face the unknown.
• The color blue predominates in her artwork.