to rule over; govern; control.

to tower above; overlook; overshadow

A tall pine dominated the landscape.

to predominate, permeate, or characterize.

Mathematics . (of a series, vector, etc.) to have terms or components greater in absolute value than the corresponding terms or components of a given series, vector, etc.

Linguistics . (of a node in a tree diagram) to be connected with (a subordinate node) either directly by a single downward branch or indirectly by a sequence of downward branches.

to rule; exercise control; predominate.

to occupy a commanding or elevated position.

adjective

commanding , controlling , dominative , governing , paramount , preponderant , regnant , reigning , ruling , domineering , imperious , magisterial