conquered
/ˈkɒŋkəd/
Meanings
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verb
having overcome or subdued a people, area, or force
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adjective
having been subjugated or conquered
Pronunciation
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/ˈkɑŋkɚd/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with conqueredempowered , towered , flowered , quivered
Variants
List of all variants of conquered that leads to same resultconquer , conquered , conquering , conquers
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).has been, had been, will have conquered, conquerors, conqueredly, conquering
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.from the Latin word 'conquistare', meaning to overcome or defeat
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'conquered' is often used interchangeably with 'subjugated'
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The term 'conquered' is also used metaphorically to describe someone or something that has been defeated or overcome, such as 'being conquered by fear'
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
subjugation: The process by which a people or territory is brought under the control of another power
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empire: A large territorial entity that is governed over a central power
Quotes
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The term 'conquered' has been used extensively in historical contexts to describe the subjugation of lands and peoples. It is a significant theme in literature, particularly epics and historical narratives. For example, the Roman poet Virgil's 'Aeneid' details the conquering of Italy by Aeneas.
How to Memorize "conquered"
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visualize
- Imagine a powerful army marching across a land, conquering one city after another
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associate
- Associate the word 'conquered' with the image of a map with different colored territories representing various conquering powers
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mnemonics
- Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Cats Overpowering Quails Easily, Regularly'
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