conquer
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
conquers;
conquered;
conquering
conquers;
conquered;
conquering
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONQUER
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1
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to take control of (a country, city, etc.) through the use of force
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The city was conquered by the ancient Romans.
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Napoleon conquered vast territories.
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a conquered city
2
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to defeat (someone or something) through the use of force
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see also divide and conquer at 1divide
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They conquered all their enemies.
3
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to gain control of (a problem or difficulty) through great effort
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She has been unable to conquer [=overcome] her fear of heights.
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He finally conquered his drug habit.
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Scientists believe the disease can be conquered.
4
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to become successful in (a place, situation, etc.)
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She has conquered Hollywood and now has her sights set on Broadway.
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The company hopes to conquer new markets abroad.
5
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to succeed in climbing (a mountain)
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He was one of the first climbers to conquer Mount Everest.
— conquering
adjective, always used before a noun-
the conquering nation/hero
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the Roman conquerors
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William the Conqueror
