Vorherrschen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vorherrschen" is used as verb with the meaning of "prevail", "predominate" or "be common".

Essential properties of "vorherrschen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: vorherrschen
Simple past: herrschte vor
Participle: vorgeherrscht

See full conjugation of vorherrschen

regularseparableintransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "vorherrschen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To be predominant, common, or frequent in a place or situation"

Definition: "To predominate, to be the most common or frequent in a place or situation."
Translation(s): prevail, predominate, be common, be frequent
Synonym(s): Dominieren, Überwiegen, Prävalieren
Antonym(s): Unterliegen
Related word(s): Herrschen, Dominieren, Überwiegen

📝 Some usage examples:

In dieser Region vorherrscht ein mildes Klima.A mild climate prevails in this region.
In der Diskussion vorherrschte eine optimistische Stimmung.An optimistic mood prevailed in the discussion.
In diesem Wald vorherrschen Nadelbäume.Coniferous trees predominate in this forest.

2.) "To dominate or control a situation or group"

Definition: "To dominate or control a situation or a group."
Translation(s): dominate, control, rule
Synonym(s): beherrschen, dominieren, regieren
Related word(s): herrschen, regieren, kontrollieren

📝 Some usage examples:

In diesem Unternehmen vorherrscht ein autoritärer Führungsstil.An authoritarian leadership style prevails in this company.
In der Gesellschaft vorherrschten konservative Werte.Conservative values prevailed in society.
In der Partei vorherrscht eine Atmosphäre der Unsicherheit.An atmosphere of uncertainty prevails in the party.

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