conquer
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/ˈkɑːŋkər/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɒŋkə(r)/
verb
C1
To take control of a place by force.
The army used force to conquer the city.
C1
To defeat someone in a contest.
She worked hard to conquer her opponent in the race.
C1
To overcome a problem or fear.
He had to conquer his fear to speak in public.
C1
To become very successful in a new area.
The new product aims to conquer the global market.
translation
To take control of a place by force.; To defeat someone in a contest.; To overcome a problem or fear.; To become very successful in a new area.
Word Forms
3rd Present
conquers
Past
conquered
Perfect
conquered
Progressive
conquering