Conquer (Verb)
Meaning 1
Bring under control by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
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- The military aimed to conquer the rebel territory within a month.
- She had to learn to conquer her stage fright if she wanted to become a successful singer.
- The new law was designed to conquer the growing threat of organized crime.
- He struggled to conquer his addiction and lived a healthy life eventually.
- After years of effort, the city authorities were able to conquer the problem of homelessness.
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Meaning 2
Take possession of by force, as after an invasion; "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"; "The army seized the town"; "The militia captured the castle".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.
Examples
- The empire sought to conquer new territories through strategic warfare and diplomacy.
- In a surprise attack, the invaders managed to conquer the key fortress defending the city.
- After a long and brutal campaign, the army finally conquer the heavily defended island.
- Hannibal's forces hoped to conquer Rome but were ultimately defeated at the gates of the city.
- The barbarian hordes conquer many regions of the Western Roman Empire during its decline.
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Meaning 3
Overcome by conquest; "conquer your fears"; "conquer a country".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- Napoleon's army sought to conquer the entire continent of Europe during his reign.
- The ancient civilization managed to conquer a large portion of the known world.
- Many people struggle to conquer their fear of public speaking, but practice helps build confidence.
- The young hiker had finally conquered the highest peak in the mountain range after years of trying.
- It took a decade for the Portuguese to conquer the entire island nation of Goa.