All 3 Uses of
dominate
in
1984 by Orwell
- Motives which were already present to some small extent in the great wars of the early twentieth century have now become dominant and are consciously recognized and acted upon.†
p. 186..7 *
- It conflicted with the tendency towards mechanization which had become quasi-instinctive throughout almost the whole world, and moreover, any country which remained industrially backward was helpless in a military sense and was bound to be dominated, directly or indirectly, by its more advanced rivals.†
p. 190..6
- Nor is there any racial discrimination, or any marked domination of one province by another.†
p. 208..9
Definition:
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(dominate) to control; or to be most influential, powerful, abundant, important, or conspicuous