Preponderate

Synonyms of preponderate

• prevail
• dominate
• outweigh

Antonyms of preponderate

• be inferior
• be secondary
• be subordinate

Collocations of preponderate

evidence

Frequency: 70 %

The evidence preponderates in favor of the defendant.

weight

Frequency: 60 %

The benefits of the new policy preponderate over its drawbacks.

power

Frequency: 55 %

The president's power preponderates in matters of foreign policy.

influence

Frequency: 50 %

Her influence preponderates in the boardroom.

importance

Frequency: 45 %

The importance of this decision preponderates over all others.

Idiomatic Expressions for preponderate

• Phrase: preponderance of power
  Meaning: the dominance or superiority in terms of power or influence
  Usage: The preponderance of power in the region allowed the country to dictate terms to its neighbors.