dominated vs. competed

[Noy2500]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #167 "Action verbs and sports expressions", question 4

Michael Schumacher has ......... Formula 1 racing over the past decade.

(a) competed
(b) invented
(c) dominated
(d) excelled

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #167 "Action verbs and sports expressions", answer 4

Michael Schumacher has dominated Formula 1 racing over the past decade.

Correct answer: (c) dominated

Your answer was: incorrect
Michael Schumacher has competed Formula 1 racing over the past decade.
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i don't know how to use this verb.i need to get explanation please

[Kitosdad]

To compete is to simply take part.

To dominate the event is to exceed all of the other competitors.
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