conquer

con-quer · verb

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Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To overcome and take control of a place or people by military force.

  2. 2.

    To successfully overcome a problem, fear, or weakness.

  3. 3.

    To gain the love or admiration of someone.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    divide and conquer — to defeat by creating divisions
  • •
    conquer one's fears — to overcome something frightening

Related words

Antonyms: lose, submit, surrender, yield
See also: conqueror, conquest, defeat, overcome
Synonyms: defeat, overcome, subdue, vanquish

Etymology

From Old French conquerre, from Vulgar Latin conquaerere, alteration of Latin conquirere ("to seek out, procure"), from con- ("together") + quaerere ("to seek").