conquer

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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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conquer (third-person singular simple present conquers, present participle conquering, simple past and past participle conquered)

  1. To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
  2. To acquire by force of arms, win in war; to become ruler of; to subjugate.
    In 1453, the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople.
  3. To overcome an abstract obstacle.
    Today I conquered my fear of flying by finally boarding a plane.
    to conquer difficulties or temptations
  4. (dated) To gain, win, or obtain by effort.
    to conquer freedom;   to conquer a peace

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conquer

  1. Alternative form of conqueren