overheersen — meaning in English

English meaning

• dominate verb To have controlling power or influence over someone or something.
• prevail verb To win out or come out on top, especially after a struggle.

Senses

overheersen is used for these senses in English:

• dominate To govern, rule or control by superior authority or power
• prevail (intransitive) To be current, widespread, or predominant; to have currency or prevalence.

dominate — full definition

1. verb To have controlling power or influence over someone or something.
2. verb To be the most noticeable or important feature in a place or situation.

prevail — full definition

1. verb To win out or come out on top, especially after a struggle.
2. verb To be the most common or widespread condition; to be current.

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