conquer
conquer
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "conquer" is:
/ˈkɒŋkər/
Here's the breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
con-:
/k/ - voiceless velar stop
/ɒ/ - open back unrounded vowel
quer:
/ŋ/ - velar nasal
/k/ - voiceless velar stop
/ər/ - rhotic vowel
Word Form Variations
Singular: conquer
Past Tense: conquered
Past Participle: conquered
Present Participle: conquering
Noun (Person): conqueror
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun: Conquer
Definition: A person or thing that has overcome or subdued something.
Synonyms: victor, vanquisher, overcomer
Antonyms: loser, defeated, vanquished
Verb: Conquer
Definition: To overcome or subdue by force or skill; to gain control over; to achieve victory over.
Synonyms: defeat, vanquish, overcome, subjugate
Antonyms: lose, surrender, yield
Adjective: Conquerable
Definition: Capable of being conquered or overcome.
Synonyms: defeatable, surmountable, conquerable
Antonyms: invincible, unconquerable, insurmountable
Adverb: Conqueringly
Definition: In a way that suggests or displays conquest or victory.
Synonyms: triumphantly, victoriously, triumphantly
Antonyms: weakly, feebly, defeatedly
Examples of Use
Books
"He conquered his fear of heights by climbing the mountain." (The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien)
"The Roman Empire conquered much of Europe and North Africa." (A History of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon)
Newspapers
"The team conquered their rivals to win the championship." (The New York Times)
"The country is determined to conquer poverty and inequality." (The Guardian)
Online Publications
"How to conquer your fear of public speaking" (Forbes)
"The battle to conquer climate change" (The Atlantic)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms
"The hero conquers the evil villain in the movie." (Avengers: Endgame)
"The player must conquer the dungeon to progress in the game." (The Legend of Zelda)
General Public Discourse
"I'm going to conquer my procrastination habit." (Everyday conversation)
"The goal is to conquer cancer." (Public health campaign)
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Conquer
"He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior." — Confucius
"It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves." — Sir Edmund Hillary
"To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom." — Bertrand Russell
"Conquer anger by love, evil by good; conquer the miser with liberality, and the liar with truth." — Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
"If you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by self." — Napoleon Hill
"Divide and rule, the politician cries; unite and lead, is watchword of the wise." — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (implied as conquering division)
"First we form habits, then they form us. Conquer your bad habits, or they will conquer you." — Anonymous
"Conquer your mind and you will conquer the world." — Guru Nanak
"Conquer the mind and you conquer the world." — Swami Sivananda
"You were born to conquer, to rise above challenges, and to create your destiny." — Anonymous
Etymology
The word "conquer" comes from the Latin word "conquirere," which means "to seek together" or "to gather together." This Latin word was made up of two parts: "con," meaning "together," and "quirere," meaning "to seek."
Over time, the meaning of "conquirere" shifted from "to gather together" to "to acquire by force or skill." This is where the modern meaning of "conquer" comes from. It means to overcome or subdue something or someone by force or skill.
The first known use of "conquer" in English was in the 14th century. It was used to describe the act of taking control of a territory or people by force.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Conquer
Common Phrases:
To conquer one's fears: To overcome one's fears or anxieties.
To conquer a challenge: To successfully overcome a difficult situation or obstacle.
To conquer one's self: To overcome one's own weaknesses or temptations.
Lesser-Known Phrases:
To conquer one's demons: To overcome personal problems or negative thoughts.
To conquer one's destiny: To take control of one's own life and future.
To conquer the odds: To succeed against great difficulties or challenges.
Idiomatic Expressions with Synonyms:
To win the day: To achieve victory or success.
To come out on top: To be successful in a competition or struggle.
To emerge victorious: To win a battle or conflict.
To reign supreme: To be the most powerful or dominant.
To triumph over adversity: To overcome difficulties and succeed.
Note: While "conquer" is a versatile word, it might be challenging to find many idiomatic expressions using it directly. This is likely due to its strong connotations of force and domination. However, the phrases and idioms listed above effectively capture the meaning of "conquer" and can be used in various contexts.
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Definition of conquer from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
