Cool MateMeaning of Conquer
to take control of a country or city and its people by force
In simple words: To gain control over something or someone, often by force.
Conquer in a sentence
- The Normans conquered England in 1066.
- In 330 BC Persia was conquered by Alexander the Great.
- conquered territories/subjects/lands
- The Roman Empire offered citizenship to its conquered peoples.
- The world champion conquered yet another challenger last night.
- The only way to conquer a fear is to face it.
- Mount Everest was conquered *(= successfully climbed)* in 1953.
- He will need to conquer his nerves to progress in this competition.
- The band is now setting out to conquer the world.
- This is a British film which could conquer the US market.
How to use Conquer
Use 'conquer' in contexts of overcoming challenges or defeating opponents. It's neutral and suitable for both formal and casual discussions, but avoid using it in contexts where violence is inappropriate.
Grammar pattern
conquer + object
Memory hint
Sounds like 'con-ker' — imagine a king conquering a land with a large crown.
Related words
Collocations with Conquer
- conquer fears
- conquer a battle
- conquer challenges
- conquer territory
Common mistakes with Conquer
- 'Conquer' is often confused with 'conqueror' when referring to a person.
- Learners sometimes use it intransitively without an object (e.g., 'conquer' instead of 'conquer the enemy').
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Conquer in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يغزو، ينتصر، يتغلب على
السيطرة على شيء أو شخص، غالبًا بالقوة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
জয় করা
কোনো কিছু বা কারো উপর নিয়ন্ত্রণ লাভ করা, প্রায়শই বলপ্রয়োগের মাধ্যমে।
- GermanDeutsch
erobern, bezwingen
Etwas oder jemanden unter Kontrolle bringen, oft mit Gewalt.
- SpanishEspañol
Conquistar
Ganar control sobre algo o alguien, a menudo por la fuerza.
- Persianفارسی
فتح کردن، تسخیر کردن، غلبه کردن
به دست آوردن کنترل چیزی یا کسی، اغلب با زور.
- FrenchFrançais
Conquérir
Gagner le contrôle de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un, souvent par la force.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जीतना, फतह करना
किसी चीज़ या किसी पर नियंत्रण हासिल करना, अक्सर बलपूर्वक।
- ItalianItaliano
Conquistare
Ottenere il controllo su qualcosa o qualcuno, spesso con la forza.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Conquistar
Ganhar controle sobre algo ou alguém, muitas vezes pela força.
- RussianРусский
Завоевать, покорить
Получить контроль над чем-то или кем-то, часто силой.
- Urduاردو
فتح کرنا، زیر کرنا
کسی چیز یا کسی پر، اکثر زبردستی، قابو پانا۔
- Chinese中文
征服
获得对某物或某人的控制权，通常是通过武力。
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Frequently asked questions about Conquer
What does Conquer mean?
To gain control over something or someone, often by force.
What is the definition of Conquer?
to take control of a country or city and its people by force
How do you use Conquer in a sentence?
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
Can you give another example of Conquer?
In 330 BC Persia was conquered by Alexander the Great.
What are synonyms for Conquer?
Common alternatives include defeat, overcome, vanquish, subdue, master.
What is the opposite of Conquer?
Opposite meanings include surrender, yield, submit.
What words go with Conquer?
It commonly pairs with conquer fears, conquer a battle, conquer challenges, conquer territory.
What are common mistakes when using Conquer?
'Conquer' is often confused with 'conqueror' when referring to a person. Learners sometimes use it intransitively without an object (e.g., 'conquer' instead of 'conquer the enemy').
How do you pronounce Conquer?
US: /["/ˈkɑːŋkər/","/ˈkɑːŋkərz/","/ˈkɑːŋkərd/","/ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɒŋkə(r)/","/ˈkɒŋkəz/","/ˈkɒŋkəd/","/ˈkɒŋkərɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Conquer?
Use 'conquer' in contexts of overcoming challenges or defeating opponents. It's neutral and suitable for both formal and casual discussions, but avoid using it in contexts where violence is inappropriate.
What CEFR level is Conquer?
"Conquer" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.