conquer

Meaning

Verb

To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
To acquire by force of arms, win in war; to become ruler of; to subjugate.
To overcome an abstract obstacle.
To gain, win, or obtain by effort.

Origin

From Middle English conqueren, from Old French conquerre, from Late Latin conquaero ("to knock, strike; to search for, procure"), from Latin con- + quaero.

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