conquer

Meaning

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.

Synonyms

defeat

overcome

subdue

vanquish

win

beat

subjugate

master

capture

seize

suppress

quell

surmount

triumph

😤

occupy

quash

rout

dominate

triumph over

appropriate

tame

attack

👊

take

overpower

overwhelm

accompanied by

stamp down

curb

crush

be victorious

beat out

outplay

win over

gain a victory

compete

subject

best

upset

reduce

invade

put down

inhibit

carry

overthrow

acquire

seduce

earn

calm

destroy

bring to subjection

Translations

conquistare

conquistar

conquérir

besiegen

erobern

vaincre

veroveren

νικώ

sconfiggere

vincere

κατακτώ

conquistar

vencer

conquerir

overwinnen

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkɒŋkə/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: conqueren

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.

Sentences

Man could not conquer them .

Divide and conquer .