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dominare

dominate

verb doh-mee-NAH-reh Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'dominari'

Also means

master

Usage Note

Dominare means to control or rule, but also to overlook a view, as a hilltop dominating a valley. Used with emotions it means to keep them in check (dominare la rabbia).

Examples

"Il castello domina la valle."

Natural Translation

The castle overlooks the valley.

Literal Translation

The castle dominates the valley.

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