To prevail; to surpass in strength, influence or authority; to be superior; to have controlling influence. In some persons, the love of money predominates over all other passions; in others, ambition or the love of fame predominates; in most men, self-interest predominates over patriotism and philanthropy. So much did love ther executed lord . Predominate in this fair lady’s heart. The rays reflected least obliquely may predominate over the rest.

To rule over.