conquer

Verb

Verb Forms: conquered, conquering, conquers

To overcome or defeat, especially by force.
to put down by force or authority
- "conquer one's desires"
take possession of by force, as after an invasion
overcome by conquest
- "conquer your fears"
- "conquer a country"
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.

Examples

In 1453, the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople.
She aimed to CONQUER her opponent with a series of high-scoring words in Scrabble.
to conquer difficulties or temptations
to conquer freedom; to conquer a peace
Today I conquered my fear of flying by finally boarding a plane.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English conqueren, from Old French conquerre, from Late Latin conquaerere (“to knock, strike; to search for, procure”), from Latin con- + quaerere (“to seek, acquire”). Displaced native Old English oferwinnan.

Synonyms

appropriate, capture, curb, inhibit, seize, stamp down, subdue, suppress

Scrabble Score: 18

conquer: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
conquer: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
conquer: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

conquer: valid Words With Friends Word