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preponderate

 

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Verb preponderate has 1 sense
  1. preponderate, outweigh, overbalance, outbalance - weigh more heavily
    --1 is one way to predominate, dominate, rule, reign, prevail
    Derived forms: noun preponderance1, noun preponderance3, noun preponderance2
    Sample sentence:
    Something ----s

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Preponderate

Definition:

Verb: Be greater in quantity, importance, strength, or influence.

Senses:

  1. Sense: Exercise great influence or control over someone or something.
  2. Example Sentence: She always preponderates in the decision-making process of the organization.

  3. Sense: Having dominance in numbers, quantity, or quality.
  4. Example Sentence: The evidence presented by the defense preponderated over the prosecution's case.


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