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Conquer: Definition, Usage & Common Phrases (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：overcome and master (conquer)

conquer 🔊

/ˈkɒŋkə(r)/

vt.

To succeed in dealing with or controlling something difficult.

Conquer meaning illustrated by a hiker celebrating victory on a mountain peak.

overcome and master 🔊

➕

/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm ænd ˈmɑːstə/

vt.

To successfully overcome and gain control over a difficult situation, challenge, or personal limitation.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'conquirere' (com- 'thoroughly' + quaerere 'seek, gain').

💡 Mnemonic

Think: To WIN a QUEST thoroughly. You CON-QUER a challenge.

📖 Example

After months of hard work, she finally conquered her fear of public speaking and gave a great presentation. 🔊 After months of hard work, she finally overcame and mastered her fear of public speaking and gave a great presentation.

🔗 Collocations

conquer one's fear – to successfully overcome a specific fear

conquer a challenge – to successfully deal with a difficult task or obstacle

conquer adversity – to overcome difficult circumstances

🔄 Synonyms

overcome (vt.) – to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty

vanquish (vt.) – to defeat thoroughly, often in a battle or competition

master (vt.) – to gain complete knowledge or skill in something

🚫 Antonyms

succumb (vi.) – to fail to resist pressure, temptation, or a negative force

surrender (v.) – to stop resisting an opponent or an unwelcome demand

🌱 Derivatives

conqueror (n.) – a person who conquers a place or people

conquest (n.) – the act of conquering something

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'conquirere' (to seek for, procure). Historically, it described the comprehensive acquisition of territory, later broadening to include overcoming any formidable challenge.

Meaning 2：seize by force (conquer)

conquer 🔊

/ˈkɒŋkə(r)/

vt.

To take control of a country or city and its people by force.

Conquer definition scene of an army advancing to seize a walled city.

seize by force 🔊

➕

/siːz baɪ fɔːs/

vt.

To take possession or control of a territory, city, or people through military force.

📁 Category：Culture & History 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

In history class, we learned how ancient empires would try to conquer new lands to expand their territory. 🔊 In history class, we learned how ancient empires would try to seize new lands by force to expand their territory.

🔗 Collocations

conquer a territory – to take control of a geographical area by force

attempt to conquer – to try to seize control through force

conquer and rule – to seize control of a place and then govern it

🔄 Synonyms

subjugate (vt.) – to bring under complete control or domination, especially by conquest

annex (vt.) – to add territory to one's own by appropriation, often through force

seize (vt.) – to take hold of suddenly and forcibly

🚫 Antonyms

liberate (vt.) – to set someone or something free from imprisonment or oppression

cede (vt.) – to give up power or territory, often formally