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Synonyms
con·quer (kŏnǵkər)

[Middle English conqueren, from Old French conquerre, from Vulgar Latin* conquaerere, from Latin conquīrere, to procure, com-, intensive pref.; see com–, + quaerere, to seek.]

verb: -quered, -quer·ing, -quers. 

transitive verb 

  1. To defeat or subdue by force, especially by force of arms.
  2. To gain or secure control of by or as if by force of arms: scientists battling to conquer disease; a singer who conquered the operatic world.
  3. To overcome or surmount by physical, mental, or moral force: I finally conquered my fear of heights. See synonyms at defeat

intransitive verb 

To be victorious; win.

derivatives

cońquer·a·ble
adjective
cońquer·or
noun