conquer
/ˈkɒŋkə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: conquers · conquering · conquered
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
Verb
Examples
I lay in the desert beyond all cities and sounds, and above me flowed the River of Silence through the sky; and on the desert’s edge night fought against the Sun, and suddenly conquered.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To acquire by force of arms, win in war; to become ruler of; to subjugate.
Verb
Examples
In 1453, the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “conquer” mean?
To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
Is “conquer” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.