Conquer - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkɑːŋkər|  American pronunciation of the word conquer
Brit.  |ˈkɒŋkə|  British pronunciation of the word conquer

verb

- bring under control by force or authority (syn: stamp down, subdue, suppress)
conquer one's desires
- take possession of by force, as after an invasion (syn: appropriate, capture, seize)
- overcome by conquest
conquer your fears
conquer a country

Extra examples

The city was conquered by the ancient Romans.

They conquered all their enemies.

He finally conquered his drug habit.

Scientists believe the disease can be conquered.

Three of the more important peaks had been conquered.

The Normans conquered England in 1066.

Egypt was conquered by the Persian king Kambyses.

The Zulus conquered all the neighbouring tribes.

She was determined to conquer her fear of flying.

In the last few years, the company has succeeded in conquering the European market.

...a man who was finally able to conquer his demons and kick his drug habit...

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: conquer
he/she/it: conquers
present participle: conquering
past tense: conquered
past participle: conquered
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