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conquer

/ˈkɒŋkə/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To gain full control of (an area, a population, or an organization), typically by force.

    - "The army conquered the territory in a matter of days."
    - "He conquered his fear of public speaking."
    - "The new CEO aims to conquer the market share of his competitors."
  • Verb

    To defeat (an opponent or an enemy), especially in a contest or a battle.

    - "He conquered his opponent in the debate."
    - "The team conquered their rivals in the championship game."
    - "The hero conquered the dragon and saved the kingdom."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈkɑŋkɚ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with conquer
conqueror , quiver , liver , severe , rever , never , ever
Variants
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conquer , conquered , conquering , conquers , divide and conquer , divide and rule
Etymology
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From Old French conquérir ‘to overcome, conquer’, from con ‘together’ + querre ‘strife, war’.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'conquer' is derived from the Old French word 'conquerir', which means 'to overcome' or 'to conquer'.

  2. The ancient Roman Empire was one of the greatest conquerors in history, expanding its territory from Italy to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

  3. The word 'conquer' is often used metaphorically to describe the act of overcoming personal challenges or fears.

Related Concepts
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  1. Conquest: The act or process of gaining control of an area or population, typically by force or war.

  2. Conqueror: A person who has gained control of an area or population, typically by force or war.

Quotes
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  1. But however vile the movie, the sentiments it embodies are (as they say) American as apple pie: the west was something to be "conquered" and claimed.

    - Margaret Atwood,{it}Survival{/it},1972

  2. And my girlfriends are really strong, feminine women—yet we can all be girls together. Some days we just have to go out and shop, get a massage …  . The next day we want to "conquer" the world and start our own company.

    - Sandra Bullock,quoted in {it}Playboy{/it},September 1995

  3. It used to be that men ""conquered"" mountains in a cacophony of gratuitous chest-thumping.

    - Tim Cahill,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},10 June 1990

  4. After her initial passionate prayer of thanks for the strength to "conquer" her vast disappointment, she stayed on her knees, the hassock comfortable …

    - James Clavell,{it}Gai-Jin{/it},(1993) 1994
Culture
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In literature, the word 'conquer' is often used to describe the triumph of a hero over an adversary or a difficult situation. In art, it can be depicted as a powerful and triumphant image of a warrior or a king. In music, it can be expressed through the use of triumphant and uplifting melodies and rhythms.

How to Memorize "conquer"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself as a powerful conqueror, leading your army to victory and gaining control over new lands.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'conquer' with the image of a triumphant warrior or a powerful ruler.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Conquer: Control Over New Quiet Expansive Realms'.

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