conquer, vanquish, defeat, subdue, reduce, overcome, overthrow mean to get the better of by force or strategy. conquer implies gaining mastery of. CONQUER definition: 1.

Understanding the Context

to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force, or to defeat…. Learn more. Definition of conquer verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Key Insights

1. to acquire by force of arms; win in war: to conquer a foreign land. 2. to overcome by force; subdue; vanquish: to conquer an enemy. 3.

Final Thoughts

to gain or win by effort, personal appeal, etc.: conquered the hearts of the audience. 4. to gain a victory over; surmount; master; overcome: to conquer one's fear. 5. to be victorious; make conquests. To overcome the resistance of; compel to submit or give way; gain a victory over; sub-due by force of arms, or by superior strength or power of any kind: as, to conquer the enemy in battle, or an antagonist in a prize-fight; to conquer a stubborn will, or one's passions.

To conquer is to defeat someone or something, usually with force, like army troops that conquer enemy territory, or your lunchtime hunger which you conquer with a sandwich and cup of soup. to gain, win, or obtain by effort, personal appeal, etc.: conquer the hearts of his audience. overcome: to conquer disease and poverty; to conquer one's fear. gain the victory: Despite their differences, their love will conquer.