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   Con·quer

   /ˈkäNGkər/

   

   verb

   • 1. overcome and take control of (a place or people) by use of military force: "the Magyars conquered Hungary in the Middle Ages" 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 American 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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2. www.yourdictionary.com › conquerConquer Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   To overcome by physical, mental, or moral force; get the better of; defeat. Webster's New World. To defeat in war. The Greeks conquered the Persians. American Heritage. Similar definitions. To eliminate or minimize (a difficulty, for example). Vaccines that conquered smallpox; programs to conquer poverty. American Heritage.

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   1. : to gain or acquire by force of arms : subjugate. conquer territory. 2. : to overcome by force of arms : vanquish. conquered the enemy. 3. : to gain mastery over or win by overcoming obstacles or opposition. conquered the mountain. 4. : to overcome by mental or moral power : surmount. conquered her fear. intransitive verb. : to be victorious.

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   Dictionary definition of conquer. To overcome, defeat, or gain control over something or someone, typically through force, skill, or determination. "She aimed to conquer the business world by starting her own successful company." Detailed meaning of conquer.

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   conquer. Thesaurus > to beat someone in a race, competition, etc. > conquer. These are words and phrases related to conquer. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of conquer. TO BEAT SOMEONE IN A RACE, COMPETITION, ETC. The Greeks had fought and conquered the army of Mardonius. Synonyms and examples. beat

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   pronunciation: kang kr. parts of speech: transitive verb, intransitive verb. features: Word Combinations ( verb) The meaning of conquer. Definition of conquer. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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   3 days ago · Definition. to defeat (an opponent or opponents) a Navajo myth about a great warrior who conquers the spiritual enemies of his people. Synonyms. defeat. overcome. overthrow. beat. stuff (slang) master. tank (slang) triumph. crush. humble. lick (informal) undo. subdue. rout. overpower. quell.

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   3 days ago · /ˈkɑŋkərɪŋ/ /ˈkɒŋkərɪŋ/ IPA guide. Definitions of conquering. noun. the act of conquering. synonyms: conquest, subjection, subjugation. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Conquering." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/conquering. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024. Copy citation.