conquer
/ˈkɒŋkər/
overcome, defeat
📚 Meanings
- 1.
To overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force.
"The army sought to conquer the neighboring territory."
- 2.
To successfully overcome (a problem or weakness).
"She worked hard to conquer her fear of public speaking."
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The Roman Empire was known for its ability to conquer vast lands.
The Roman Empire was known for its ability to conquer vast lands.
It took years for him to conquer his addiction to gambling.
It took years for him to conquer his addiction to gambling.
By studying diligently, she managed to conquer the challenging math problems.
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How do you pronounce conquer?
conquer is pronounced [/ˈkɒŋkər/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does conquer mean?
conquer means "overcome, defeat". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is conquer?
conquer is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The Roman Empire was known for its ability to conquer vast lands." — used to mean "overcome, defeat".
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