conquer
(verb)
verb
1. bring under control by force or authority
- conquer one's desires
Similar word(s): subdue, suppress
Definition categories: change, check, contain, control, curb, hold, moderate
2. take possession of by force, as after an invasion
Similar word(s): appropriate, capture, seize
Definition categories: possession, arrogate, assume, seize, usurp
3. overcome by conquest
- conquer your fears
- conquer a country
Definition categories: competition, defeat, overcome
Sentences with conquer as a verb:
- In 1453, the Ottoman Empire conquered Istanbul.
- Today I conquered my fear of flying by finally boarding a plane.
- to conquer difficulties or temptations
- to conquer freedom;