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conquer
[kong-ker]
verb (used with object)
to acquire by force of arms; win in war.
to conquer a foreign land.
to overcome by force; subdue.
to conquer an enemy.
Synonyms: , , ,to gain, win, or obtain by effort, personal appeal, etc..
conquer the hearts of his audience.
to gain a victory over; surmount; master; overcome.
to conquer disease and poverty; to conquer one's fear.
verb (used without object)
to be victorious; make conquests; gain the victory.
Despite their differences, their love will conquer.
conquer
/ ˈɒŋə /
verb
to overcome (an enemy, army, etc); defeat
to overcome (an obstacle, feeling, desire, etc); surmount
(tr) to gain possession or control of by or as if by force or war; win
(tr) to gain the love, sympathy, etc, of (someone) by seduction or force of personality
Other 51Թ Forms
- conquerable adjective
- conquerableness noun
- conqueringly adverb
- half-conquered adjective
- preconquer verb (used with object)
- reconquer verb (used with object)
- unconquerable adjective
- unconquered adjective
- ˈDzԱܱԲ adjective
- ˈDzԱܱԱ noun
- ˈDzԱܱǰ noun
- ˈDzԱܱ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of conquer1
Idioms and Phrases
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
It was the driving force behind the Mexican-American War and subsequent robbing of land from the Mexicans who decided to stay in the conquered territory.
The man who had stopped touring at 22 because of his inability to cope with live performances had finally conquered his fears.
On Tuesday, Trump defended his decision to send 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines, saying it was to prevent the city being "conquered by a foreign enemy".
He demonstrated anew his eagerness to divide and conquer and, with swagger, put the bully into bully pulpit.
The Englishman's determination to conquer this beautiful yet brutal race steelier.
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