conquer

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To take control of a country or people by force, usually in war.

   In 1453, the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople.

2. 2
   verb

   To defeat an enemy in battle.

   The general conquered every army that stood against him.

3. 3
   verb

   To successfully deal with or overcome a difficult problem or feeling.

   Today I finally conquered my fear of flying.

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.

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