verb
- past tense of preponderant; to be of greater weight, importance, or influence; to outweigh
Usage: formal; often used in academic or legal contexts
Examples
- The evidence preponderated in favor of the defendant.
- Her arguments preponderated over those of her opponents.
- The weight of public opinion preponderated against the proposal.
- In the final analysis, the benefits preponderated the costs.
- The majority view preponderated throughout the debate.