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The Britannica Dictionary conquer 2 ENTRIES FOUND:

• conquer (verb)
• divide (verb)

conquer /ˈkɑːŋkɚ/ verb conquers; conquered; conquering conquer /ˈkɑːŋkɚ/ verb conquers; conquered; conquering Britannica Dictionary definition of CONQUER [+ object] 1 : to take control of (a country, city, etc.) through the use of force

• The city was conquered by the ancient Romans.
• Napoleon conquered vast territories.
• a conquered city

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 2 : to defeat (someone or something) through the use of force

• They conquered all their enemies.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples — see also divide and conquer at 1divide 3 : to gain control of (a problem or difficulty) through great effort

• She has been unable to conquer [=overcome] her fear of heights.
• He finally conquered his drug habit.
• Scientists believe the disease can be conquered.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 4 : to become successful in (a place, situation, etc.)

• She has conquered Hollywood and now has her sights set on Broadway.
• The company hopes to conquer new markets abroad.

[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples 5 : to succeed in climbing (a mountain)

• He was one of the first climbers to conquer Mount Everest.

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— conquering

adjective, always used before a noun

• the conquering nation/hero

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— conqueror

/ˈkɑːŋkɚrɚ/ noun, plural conquerors [count]

• the Roman conquerors
• William the Conqueror

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