conquer

verb · KONG-ker

CEFR C1

to take control of a place by force; to beat

जीतना, विजय पाना

Usage

conquer a kingdomconquer your fearsconquer Everest

Examples

Babur went on to conquer much of north India.

She worked hard to conquer her fear of maths.

Common mistake

The army conquered over the city.

The army conquered the city.

Conquer needs no 'over'.

Remember: Conquer: come, fight, win.

Useful for

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