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 *dominant = controlling; or most influential or powerful
- 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. 190.6dominated = controlled; or was most influential or powerful
- Nor is there any racial discrimination, or any marked domination of one province by another.†
p. 208.9domination = control or power over others
Definition:
to control; or to be most influential, powerful, abundant, important, or conspicuous