conquer — to take control of a country or city and its people by force
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to take control of a country or city and its people by force
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːŋkər/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother conquered three different cooking shows but still can't figure out the microwave.
- He conquered his fear of heights by bungee jumping, only to discover he was now afraid of the ground.
- The Romans conquered vast territories across Europe and North Africa.
conquer
VERB[/ˈkɑːŋkər/]
to take control of a country or city and its people by force
The general raised his sword as his army conquered the last fortress on the hill.
Conquer with an anchor, but harvest rancor
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'conquerre', derived from Latin 'conquirere' meaning 'to seek out' or 'to acquire', composed of the prefix 'con-' (together, completely) and 'quirere' (to seek).
Breakdown
con- (together, completely) + quer (seek) = conquer
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📝Examples
“My grandmother conquered three different cooking shows but still can't figure out the microwave.”
“He conquered his fear of heights by bungee jumping, only to discover he was now afraid of the ground.”
“The Romans conquered vast territories across Europe and North Africa.”
“Scientists are working hard to conquer cancer through innovative treatments.”
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