Conquered

verb

/ˈkɒŋkəd/

Word Frequency: 6.0

Definitions

1.verbTo defeat in combat; to subjugate.

2.verbTo acquire by force of arms, win in war.

"In 1453, the Ottoman Empire conquered Istanbul."

3.verbTo overcome an abstract obstacle.

"Today I conquered my fear of flying by finally boarding a plane."

4.verbTo gain, win, or obtain by effort.

"to conquer freedom; to conquer a peace"

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