conquer

/ˈkɒŋkə/ /ˈkɑŋkɚ/

verb

To defeat in combat; to subjugate.

Examples :

"The chess player hopes to conquer his opponent by using a clever strategy. "

verb

To acquire by force of arms, win in war.

Examples :

"In 1453, the Ottoman Empire conquered Istanbul."

military war action achievement

verb

To overcome an abstract obstacle.

Examples :

"Today I conquered my fear of flying by finally boarding a plane."

achievement ability action abstract

verb

To gain, win, or obtain by effort.

Examples :

"to conquer freedom; to conquer a peace"

achievement military action war

Meanings

Examples :

"The chess player hopes to conquer his opponent by using a clever strategy. "

Examples :

"In 1453, the Ottoman Empire conquered Istanbul."

Examples :

"Today I conquered my fear of flying by finally boarding a plane."

Examples :

"to conquer freedom; to conquer a peace"

Related Words

acquire verb

To get.

subjugate verb

To forcibly impose obedience or servitude upon.

conquered verb

To defeat in combat; to subjugate.

ottoman noun

An upholstered sofa, without arms or a back, sometimes with a compartment for storing linen, etc.

finally adverb

At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

overcome noun

The burden or recurring theme in a song.

opponent noun

One who opposes another; one who works or takes a position against someone or something; one who attempts to stop the progress of someone or something.

boarding verb

To step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.

freedom noun

The state of being free, of not being imprisoned or enslaved.

obstacle noun

Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress

abstract noun

An abridgement or summary of a longer publication.

strategy noun

The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of warfare.