Conquer
Definition
Conquer refers to the act of overcoming or taking control of a place, people, or situation by force. It also means to successfully deal with or overcome challenges, difficulties, or emotions.
Parts of Speech
- Verb (to overcome or take control of something or someone)
Pronunciation
American English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːŋkər/
- Respelling: KON-kur
British English
- IPA Pronunciation: /ˈkɒŋkə/
- Respelling: KON-kuh
Etymology
The word "conquer" comes from the Old French "conquerre," meaning "to conquer or defeat," which is derived from the Latin "conquirere," meaning "to search for, collect, win, or overcome." The root of the word is a combination of "con-" (together) and "quaerere" (to seek or obtain).
Derivatives
- Conqueror (noun)
- Conquest (noun)
- Conquerable (adjective)
- Conquering (adjective/verb)
- Unconquerable (adjective)
Synonyms
- Defeat
- Overcome
- Subdue
Antonyms
- Surrender
- Yield
- Submit
Usage
The term "conquer" is used in both literal and figurative contexts. Literally, it refers to military or physical dominance, as in "The army conquered the enemy forces." Figuratively, it can describe overcoming personal challenges or difficulties, as in "She conquered her fear of public speaking." It is also commonly used in the context of historical or territorial expansion.
Related Terms
- Victory: The act of defeating an opponent or overcoming a challenge.
- Domination: The exercise of control or influence over others.
- Subjugate: To bring under control or governance, often by force.
Detailed Definitions
Verb
- To overcome or defeat by force: Refers to taking control of a place, people, or situation through physical or military power.
- Example: "The empire sought to conquer new territories."
- To successfully overcome difficulties: Refers to triumphing over challenges, fears, or hardships.
- Example: "He worked hard to conquer his addiction."
conquer
The warrior conquered his enemies and stood tall on the battlefield.
The empire aimed to conquer new lands.
He worked hard to conquer his addiction.
🇨🇳 Mandarin
- 征服 (zhēngfú) - conquer, subdue
- IPA: /ʈʂəŋ˥˥ fu˨˩˦/
- Respelling: zheng-FU
- 克服 (kèfú) - overcome (a difficulty)
- IPA: /kʰɤ˨˩ fu˨˩˦/
- Respelling: kuh-FU
🇮🇳 Hindi
- जीतना (jītnā) - to win, conquer
- IPA: /d͡ʒiːt̪nɑː/
- Respelling: JEE-tna
- पार पाना (pār pānā) - to overcome
- IPA: /paːr paːnɑː/
- Respelling: PAAR paa-na
🇪🇸 Spanish
- conquistar - to conquer
- IPA: /kon.kisˈtar/
- Respelling: kon-keess-TAR
- superar - to overcome
- IPA: /su.peˈrar/
- Respelling: soo-peh-RAR
🇫🇷 French
- conquérir - to conquer
- IPA: /kɔ̃.ke.ʁiʁ/
- Respelling: kon-KAY-reer
- surmonter - to overcome
- IPA: /syʁ.mɔ̃.te/
- Respelling: syur-MON-tey
🇸🇦 Modern Standard Arabic
- فتح (fatah) - to conquer
- IPA: /fataħ/
- Respelling: fah-TAH
- تغلب على (taghlab ‘ala) - to overcome
- IPA: /taġlab ˈʕalaː/
- Respelling: tagh-LAB ‘a-LAA
🇧🇩 Bengali
- জয় করা (joy kora) - to conquer
- IPA: /d͡ʒɔj kɔ.ɾa/
- Respelling: joy KO-ra
- পারাপার করা (parapar kora) - to overcome
- IPA: /paː.ra.paːr kɔ.ɾa/
- Respelling: PA-ra-PA-r ko-ra
🇷🇺 Russian
- завоевать (zavoyevat') - to conquer
- IPA: /zəvɐˈjɛvətʲ/
- Respelling: za-vo-YE-vat
- преодолеть (preodoleet') - to overcome
- IPA: /prʲɪɐˈdolʲɪtʲ/
- Respelling: pree-o-DO-lyet
🇵🇹 Portuguese
- conquistar - to conquer
- IPA: /kõ.kisˈtaʁ/
- Respelling: kon-kiss-TAHR
- superar - to overcome
- IPA: /su.pɨˈɾaʁ/
- Respelling: soo-peh-RAHR
🇮🇩 Indonesian
- menaklukkan - to conquer
- IPA: /mə.nʌkˈlʌk.kʌn/
- Respelling: muh-NAK-luk-kun
- mengatasi - to overcome
- IPA: /mə.ŋʌˈta.si/
- Respelling: muh-NGA-ta-see
🇩🇪 German
- erobern - to conquer
- IPA: /eˈʁoː.bɐn/
- Respelling: eh-ROH-burn
- überwinden - to overcome
- IPA: /ˌyː.bɐˈvɪndən/
- Respelling: YOO-ber-VIN-den
🇯🇵 Japanese
- 征服する (seifuku suru) - to conquer
- IPA: /seːfuku suɾu/
- Respelling: say-FOO-koo soo-roo
- 克服する (kokufuku suru) - to overcome
- IPA: /kokɯfɯkɯ suɾu/
- Respelling: ko-KOO-foo-koo soo-roo
🇻🇳 Vietnamese
- chinh phục - to conquer
- IPA: /cɪŋ fʊk˧˥/
- Respelling: ching FOOK
- vượt qua - to overcome
- IPA: /vwɜːt˧ kwaː˧/
- Respelling: vwuht KWA
🇰🇷 Korean
- 정복하다 (jeongbokhada) - to conquer
- IPA: /t͡ʃʌŋ.bok̚.ha.da/
- Respelling: JEONG-bok-HA-da
- 극복하다 (geukbokhada) - to overcome
- IPA: /k͈ɯk̚.bok̚.ha.da/
- Respelling: GEUK-bok-HA-da
🇹🇷 Turkish
- fethetmek - to conquer
- IPA: /fetʰetmek/
- Respelling: FETH-et-mek
- aşmak - to overcome
- IPA: /aʃmak/
- Respelling: ASH-mak
🇵🇰 Urdu
- فتح کرنا (fatah karna) - to conquer
- IPA: /fət̪ʰ kəɾnɑː/
- Respelling: fath KAR-na
- غالب آنا (ghaalib aana) - to overcome
- IPA: /ɣaːlib aːnɑː/
- Respelling: GHAH-lib AA-na
