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   conquer

   /ˈkɒŋkə/

   verb

   • 1. overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force: "he conquered Cyprus" Similar defeatbeatvanquishtrounceannihilatetriumph overbe victorious overbestget the better ofworstbring someone to their kneesovercomeoverwhelmoverpoweroverthrowsubduesubjugateput downquellquashcrushrepressroutinformal:lickhammerclobberthrashpastepoundpulverizedemolishdestroydrubgive someone a drubbingcanewipe the floor withwalk all overgive someone a hidingtake to the cleanersblow someone out of the watermake mincemeat ofmurdermassacreslaughterflattenturn inside outtankstuffblow outcreamshellacskunkslamownseizetake possession oftake control oftake overappropriatesubjugatecaptureoccupyinvadeannexoverrunwinOpposite lose toliberatelose
   • ▪ successfully overcome (a problem or weakness): "a fear she never managed to conquer" Similar overcomeget the better ofcontrolget control ofmastergain mastery overget a grip ondeal withcope withsurmountrise aboveget overcurbsubduerepressquellquashdefeatvanquishbeattriumph overprevail overinformal:lickOpposite yield to
   • ▪ climb (a mountain) successfully: "the second Briton to conquer Everest" Similar climbascendmountscaletopcrest
   • ▪ gain the love, admiration, or respect of (a person or group of people): "the Beatles were to leave Liverpool and conquer the world"

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the general sense ‘acquire, attain’): from Old French conquerre, based on Latin conquirere ‘gain, win’, from con- (expressing completion) + quaerere ‘seek’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. conquerable adjective

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   Learn the meaning of conquer, a verb that means to take control or possession of something by force, or to defeat someone or something. See synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

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   Learn the meaning of conquer, a verb that means to gain or acquire by force of arms, to overcome by force or mental power, or to be victorious. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of conquer.

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   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. Discover More.

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   Learn the meaning of conquer as a verb, with synonyms and examples of usage. Conquer can mean to take control of foreign land or people by force, or to defeat someone in a game or competition, or to deal with a problem or fear.

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   Jan 20, 2016 · To conquer is to defeat someone or something, usually with force, like army troops that conquer enemy territory, or your lunchtime hunger which you conquer with a sandwich and cup of soup.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONQUER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of conquer as a verb, with synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples. Conquer can mean to take control of something or someone, to overcome a problem or difficulty, or to win a war or a competition.

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   Conquer means to gain control of or subdue by military force, or to overcome or surmount mentally or emotionally. Find synonyms, translations, and examples of conquer in different contexts and domains.