Pre‐dom″i‐nate (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Predominated (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Predominating.] [Pref. pre- + dominate: cf. F. prédominer.] To be superior in number, strength, influence, or authority; to have controlling power or influence; to prevail; to rule; to have the mastery; as, love predominated in her heart.
rays may predominate over the rest. Sir. I. Newton.