Pre·dom·i·nate v. i. [imp. & p. p. Predominated p. pr. & vb. n. Predominating.] 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.
[Certain] rays may predominate over the rest. --Sir. I. Newton.