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Meaning of preponderate
The primary meaning of the word "preponderate" is to have a greater weight or influence.
Etymology of preponderate
The word "preponderate" comes from the Latin words "prae" meaning "before" or "beyond" and "ponderare" meaning "to weigh"
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that has a greater weight or influence
Synonyms
outweigh
dominate
prevail
surpass
exceed
outdo
outbalance
override
overpower
overcome
overwhelm
overbear
surpass
outshine
outclass
outmaneuver
outstrip
outdistance
transcend
tower
loom
predominate
reign
rule
govern
control
command
lead
direct
manage
supervise
regulate
moderate
influence
sway
persuade
convince
prevail
triumph
succeed
prosper
flourish
thrive
excel
outperform
outplay
outscore
outdo
outvie
outrank
outpace
overtop
overshadow
overarch
overlie
overreach
overpass
override
overrule
outweigh
outbalance
outweight
overmatch
overmaster
overpower
overcome
overwhelm
overbear
overawe
intimidate
cow
daunt
dismay
dishearten
discourage
demoralize
depress
deject
dispirit
unnerve
undermine
enfeeble
debilitate
cripple
incapacitate
paralyze
disable
handicap
hinder
impede
obstruct
block
bar
check
curb
restrain
restrict
limit
confine
constrain
cramp
hamper
hobble
shackles
trammel
impound
intern
jail
imprison
confine
detain
arrest
catch
capture
seize
apprehend
clutch
grasp
grip
clench
clinch
clasp
hold
possess
occupy
monopolize
dominate
tyrannize
oppress
suppress
subdue
subject
reduce
enslave
captivate
enthrall
enchant
mesmerize
entice
allure
attract
draw
beckon
lure
tempt
seduce
persuade
coax
wheedle
cajole
blandish
flatter
fawn
court
woo
charm
disarm
beguile
deceive
cheat
dupe
hoodwink
bamboozle
outwit
outsmart
outmaneuver
outfox
outplay
outscore
outdo
outvie
outrank
outpace
outstrip
outdistance
outshine
outclass
outperform
excel
surpass
outdo
outvie
outmaneuver
outstrip
outdistance
outshine
outclass
outplay
outscore
outdo
outvie
outrank
outpace
Definitions
- To have a greater weight or influence than something else
- * To be more important or significant than something else
- * To have a majority or greater part of something
Usage Examples
- The importance of education preponderates over other factors in determining a person's success
- * The evidence preponderates in favor of the defendant
- * The benefits of regular exercise preponderate over the drawbacks
Antonyms
equal
balance
match
rival
contest
compete
oppose
resist
withstand
counter
counterbalance
neutralize
offset
compensate
balance
stabilize
steady
equalize
level
harmonize
reconcile
mediate
moderate
pacify
placate
appease
assuage
soothe
calm
alleviate
mitigate
temper
soften
lighten
ease
relieve
allay
dispel
dissipate
banish
expel
exorcise
eliminate
eradicate
annihilate
obliterate
nullify
negate
cancel
invalidate
disprove
refute
rebut
contradict
deny
gainsay
traverse
traverse
traverse