Which definition best matches the verb 'dominate'?

• A. To command; to have power over
• B. To be the most important or largest thing in a group
• C. To move quickly
• D. To be very good at something

Answer: (A)

Dominance here means exercising power or control over someone or something. When you dominate a situation, you command others, shape outcomes, and steer what happens. That direct sense of authority is exactly what the definition “to command; to have power over” conveys, making it the best match.

Saying someone or something is the most important or largest describes a status or size, which is related to the idea of dominance but refers to position rather than the act of exercising control. The other options describe moving quickly or being very skilled, which don’t fit the meaning of the verb.