Conquered
'kɒŋkərd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo overcome and take control of a place or people by military force; to gain control over someone or something; to win or overcome an obstacle.
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To overcome and take control of a place or people by military force.
The invading army conquered the city after a long siege.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're playing a game, and your goal is to get your pieces to occupy all the opponent's territory. When you do that, you've *conquered* the game!
👶 For kids: When you conquer something, it means you win and take control of it, like taking over a castle in a game.
More Examples
The team finally conquered their rivals in the championship game.
She conquered her fear of public speaking by practicing regularly.
How It's Used
"The Roman Empire conquered much of Europe."
"The general planned to conquer the city in three days."
To overcome and control a feeling, fear, or bad habit.
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To gain control of an emotion or feeling.
She conquered her fear of flying by taking regular trips.
💡 Simply: Like winning over a boss fight in a game: you manage to beat that feeling of being nervous about going on stage. You've conquered your stage fright!
👶 For kids: When you conquer your feeling of being scared, it means you don't feel scared anymore.
More Examples
He conquered his addiction through therapy and support.
It took years, but he finally conquered his self-doubt.
How It's Used
"She conquered her fear of heights."
"He conquered his bad habits through discipline."
From Old French *conquerre* ('to conquer'), from Latin *conquirere* ('to seek out, acquire'), from *com-* ('with, together') + *quaerere* ('to seek').
Used widely throughout history to describe military victories and personal triumphs. Common in accounts of empires and explorations.
Memory tip
Think of the Roman legions, marching and conquering lands.