conquer

Significado (Inglés)

  1. To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
  2. To acquire by force of arms, win in war; to become ruler of; to subjugate.
  3. To overcome an abstract obstacle.
  4. (dated) To gain, win, or obtain by effort.

Frecuencia

C1
Pronunciado como (IPA)
/ˈkɒŋkə/
Etimología (Inglés)

In summary

From Middle English conqueren, from Old French conquerre, from Late Latin conquaerere (“to knock, strike; to search for, procure”), from Latin con- + quaerere (“to seek, acquire”). Displaced native Old English oferwinnan.

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