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Conquer \Con"quer\ (k[o^][ng]"k[~e]r), v. i. To gain the victory; to overcome; to prevail. [1913 Webster] He went forth conquering and to conquer. --Rev. vi. 2. [1913 Webster] The champions resolved to conquer or to die. --Waller. [1913 Webster]From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]
Conquer \Con"quer\ (k[o^][ng]"k[~e]r), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Conquered; p. pr. & vb. n. Conquering.] [OF. conquerre, F. conqu['e]rir, fr. L. conquirere, -quisitum, to seek or search for, to bring together, LL., to conquer; con- + quaerere to seek. See Quest.] 1. To gain or acquire by force; to take possession of by violent means; to gain dominion over; to subdue by physical means; to reduce; to overcome by force of arms; to cause to yield; to vanquish. ``If thou conquer Rome.'' --Shak. [1913 Webster] If we be conquer'd, let men conquer us. --Shak. [1913 Webster] We conquered France, but felt our captive's charms. --Pope. [1913 Webster] 2. To subdue or overcome by mental or moral power; to surmount; as, to conquer difficulties, temptation, etc. [1913 Webster] By winning words to conquer hearts, And make persuasion do the work of fear. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 3. To gain or obtain, overcoming obstacles in the way; to win; as, to conquer freedom; to conquer a peace. Syn: To subdue; vanquish; overcome; overpower; overthrow; defeat; rout; discomfit; subjugate; reduce; humble; crush; surmount; subject; master. Usage: To Conquer, Vanquish, Subdue, Subjugate, Overcome. These words agree in the general idea expressed by overcome, -- that of bringing under one's power by the exertion of force. Conquer is wider and more general than vanquish, denoting usually a succession of conflicts. Vanquish is more individual, and refers usually to a single conflict. Thus, Alexander conquered Asia in a succession of battles, and vanquished Darius in one decisive engagement. Subdue implies a more gradual and continual pressure, but a surer and more final subjection. We speak of a nation as subdued when its spirit is at last broken, so that no further resistance is offered. Subjugate is to bring completely under the yoke of bondage. The ancient Gauls were never finally subdued by the Romans until they were completely subjugated. These words, when used figuratively, have correspondent meanings. We conquer our prejudices or aversions by a succesion of conflicts; but we sometimes vanquish our reluctance to duty by one decided effort: we endeavor to subdue our evil propensities by watchful and persevering exertions. Subjugate is more commonly taken in its primary meaning, and when used figuratively has generally a bad sense; as, his reason was completely subjugated to the sway of his passions. [1913 Webster]From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]
Conquer \Con"quer\, v. i. To gain the victory; to overcome; to prevail. He went forth conquering and to conquer. --Rev. vi. 2. The champions resolved to conquer or to die. --Waller.From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]
Conquer \Con"quer\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Conquered; p. pr. & vb. n. Conquering.] [OF. conquerre, F. conqu['e]rir, fr. L. conquirere, -quisitum, to seek or search for, to bring together, LL., to conquer; con- + quaerere to seek. See Quest.] 1. To gain or acquire by force; to take possession of by violent means; to gain dominion over; to subdue by physical means; to reduce; to overcome by force of arms; to cause to yield; to vanquish. ``If thou conquer Rome.'' --Shak. If we be conquer'd, let men conquer us. --Shak. We conquered France, but felt our captive's charms. --Pope. 2. To subdue or overcome by mental or moral power; to surmount; as, to conquer difficulties, temptation, etc. By winning words to conquer hearts, And make persuasion do the work of fear. --Milton. 3. To gain or obtain, overcoming obstacles in the way; to win; as, to conquer freedom; to conquer a peace. Syn: To subdue; vanquish; overcome; overpower; overthrow; defeat; rout; discomfit; subjugate; reduce; humble; crush; surmount; subject; master. Usage: To Conquer, Vanquish, Subdue, Subjugate, Overcome. These words agree in the general idea expressed by overcome, -- that of bringing under one's power by the exertion of force. Conquer is wider and more general than vanquish, denoting usually a succession of conflicts. Vanquish is more individual, and refers usually to a single conflict. Thus, Alexander conquered Asia in a succession of battles, and vanquished Darius in one decisive engagement. Subdue implies a more gradual and continual pressure, but a surer and more final subjection. We speak of a nation as subdued when its spirit is at last broken, so that no further resistance is offered. Subjugate is to bring completely under the yoke of bondage. The ancient Gauls were never finally subdued by the Romans until they were completely subjugated. These words, when used figuratively, have correspondent meanings. We conquer our prejudices or aversions by a succesion of conflicts; but we sometimes vanquish our reluctance to duty by one decided effort: we endeavor to subdue our evil propensities by watchful and persevering exertions. Subjugate is more commonly taken in its primary meaning, and when used figuratively has generally a bad sense; as, his reason was completely subjugated to the sway of his passions.From WordNet (r) 2.0 : [ wn ]
conquer v 1: to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires" [syn: suppress, stamp down, inhibit, subdue, curb] 2: take possession of by force, as after an invasion; "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"; "The army seized the town"; "The militia captured the castle" [syn: appropriate, capture, seize] 3: overcome by conquest; "conquer your fears"; "conquer a country"From Greek Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-el-ALL-2023-07-27 ]
conquer Αγγλικά vb. κυριεύω, κατακτώ μια περιοχήFrom English Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-ALL-2023-07-27 ]
conquer vb. 1 To defeat in combat; to subjugate. 2 To acquire by force of arms, win in war; to become ruler of; to subjugate.From English Wiktionary: English language only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-en-2023-07-27 ]
conquer vb. 1 To defeat in combat; to subjugate. 2 To acquire by force of arms, win in war; to become ruler of; to subjugate.From English Wiktionary: Western, Greek, and Slavonic languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western_Greek_Slavonic-2023-07-27 ]
conquer vb. 1 To defeat in combat; to subjugate. 2 To acquire by force of arms, win in war; to become ruler of; to subjugate.From English Wiktionary: Western languages only (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-en-Western-2023-07-27 ]
conquer vb. 1 To defeat in combat; to subjugate. 2 To acquire by force of arms, win in war; to become ruler of; to subjugate.From Finnish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-fi-ALL-2023-07-27 ]
conquer Englanti vb. vallata, valloittaa; voittaaFrom Swedish Wiktionary: All languages (2023-07-27) : [ dictinfo.com:wikt-sv-ALL-2023-07-27 ]
conquer Engelska vb. 1 erövra 2 övervinnaFrom English-Arabic FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.6.3 : [ freedict:eng-ara ]
Conquer /kˈɒŋkə/ إفتحFrom English-български език FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:eng-bul ]
conquer //ˈkɑŋkɚ// //ˈkɒŋkə//From English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 : [ freedict:eng-ces ]завою́вам, покоря́, покоря́вам defeat in combat
conquer /kˈɒŋkə/From English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 : [ freedict:eng-ces ]vybojovat
conquer /kˈɒŋkə/ zdolatFrom English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 : [ freedict:eng-ces ]
conquer /kˈɒŋkə/From English-Czech dicts.info/FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.3 : [ freedict:eng-ces ]dobýt
conquer /kˈɒŋkə/From Eurfa Saesneg, English-Welsh Eurfa/Freedict dictionary ver. 0.2.3 : [ freedict:eng-cym ]zdolat
conquer /kˈɒŋkə/From Eurfa Saesneg, English-Welsh Eurfa/Freedict dictionary ver. 0.2.3 : [ freedict:eng-cym ]concro
conquer /kˈɒŋkə/From Eurfa Saesneg, English-Welsh Eurfa/Freedict dictionary ver. 0.2.3 : [ freedict:eng-cym ]gorchfygu
conquer /kˈɒŋkə/From English - Modern Greek XDXF/FreeDict dictionary ver. 0.1.1 : [ freedict:eng-ell ]maeddu
conquer /kˈɒŋkə/ κατακτώFrom English-suomi FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:eng-fin ]
conquer //ˈkɑŋkɚ// //ˈkɒŋkə//From English-French FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.6 : [ freedict:eng-fra ]1. valloittaa acquire by force of arms 2. voittaa, valloittaa defeat in combat 3. voittaa overcome abstract obstacle
conquer /kɔŋkər/ conquérirFrom English-Hindi FreeDict Dictionary ver. 1.6 : [ freedict:eng-hin ]
conquer /kˈɒŋkə/From English-Croatian FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.2.2 : [ freedict:eng-hrv ]1. जीतना "Alexander the Great set out to conquer the world."
conquer /kˈɒŋkə/ izvojevati, osvajati, osvojiti, pobijediti, pokoriti, svladatiFrom English-Italian FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.2 : [ freedict:eng-ita ]
conquer /kˈɒŋkə/ conquistareFrom English-日本語 (にほんご) FreeDict+WikDict dictionary ver. 2023.05.29 : [ freedict:eng-jpn ]
conquer //ˈkɑŋkɚ// //ˈkɒŋkə//From English-Latin FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.1.2 : [ freedict:eng-lat ]1. やっつける, 倒す, 征服 defeat in combat 2. 打ち勝つ overcome abstract obstacle
conquer /kɔŋkər/ profligare, vincereFrom English - Polish Piotrowski+Saloni/FreeDict dictionary ver. 0.2 : [ freedict:eng-pol ]
conquer /ˈkɒŋkə/From English-Portuguese FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.3 : [ freedict:eng-por ]1. podbijać 2. pokonywać, opanowywać
conquer /kɔŋkər/From English-Spanish FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.3.1 : [ freedict:eng-spa ]conquistar
conquer /kɔŋkər/ conquistarFrom English-Turkish FreeDict Dictionary ver. 0.3 : [ freedict:eng-tur ]
conquer /kˈɒŋkə/ 1. fethetmek, zaptetmek 2. galip gelmek, zafer kazanmak, yenmek. conqueror fatih.From IPA:en_US : [ IPA:en_US ]
From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 : [ moby-thesaurus ]/ˈkɑŋkɝ/
88 Moby Thesaurus words for "conquer": acquire, adopt, annex, appropriate, arrogate, assume, baffle, balk, bear down, beat, beat down, bend, best, break, break down, bring low, bring to terms, capture, circumvent, colonize, control, crush, defeat, down, enslave, fell, flatten, foil, frustrate, gain, hog, humble, humiliate, hurdle, indent, jump a claim, lick, make free with, make use of, master, monopolize, obtain, occupy, outwit, overcome, overmaster, overpower, override, overrun, overwhelm, preempt, preoccupy, prepossess, prevail, prevail over, prostrate, put down, quell, reduce, requisition, ride down, seize, sit on, smash, squat on, subdue, subject, subjugate, suppress, surmount, take all of, take it all, take over, take possession of, take up, throw, thwart, trample down, trample underfoot, tread underfoot, triumph, triumph over, tyrannize, unman, usurp, vanquish, win, worstFrom Stardic English-Chinese Dictionary : [ stardic ]
v. 克服,征服,战胜;From XDICT the English-Chinese dictionary : [ xdict ]
vt. 克服,征服,战胜 vi. 得胜