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conquer

/ˈkɑŋkɚ/

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What does conquer mean?

verb

  1. To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
  2. To become a leader, decisive factor or champion in an area.
  3. To acquire by force of arms, win in war; to become ruler of; to subjugate.
More meanings (2)

verb

  1. To overcome an abstract obstacle.
  2. (dated) To gain, win, or obtain by effort.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈkɑŋkɚ/

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Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths, and encourage the arts and commerce.
John F. (John Fitzgerald) KennedyJohn F. Kennedy's Inaugural AddressProject Gutenberg ebook #3
In other words, the development of the higher life depends upon the power of the individual to overcome or conquer evil.
Eliza Burt GambleThe God-Idea of the Ancients; Or, Sex in ReligionProject Gutenberg ebook #639
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One large group will slowly conquer another large group, reduce its numbers, and thus lessen its chance of further variation and improvement.
Charles DarwinOn the Origin of Species By Means of Natural Selection Or, the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for LifeProject Gutenberg ebook #1228
All men can see the tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved.
active 6th century B.C. SunziThe Art of WarTranslated by Lionel GilesProject Gutenberg ebook #132
I do not ask for any crown But that which all may win, Nor seek to conquer any world, Except the one within.
Sara Cone BryantStories to Tell to ChildrenProject Gutenberg ebook #473