Conquer

v. t.	1.	To gain or acquire by force; to take possession of by violent means; to gain dominion over; to subdue by physical means; to reduce; to overcome by force of arms; to cause to yield; to vanquish. [imp. & p. p. Conquered ; p. pr. & vb. n. Conquering.] If we be conquer'd, let men conquer us. - Shak. We conquered France, but felt our captive's charms. - Pope.
	2.	To subdue or overcome by mental or moral power; to surmount; as, to conquer difficulties, temptation, etc. By winning words to conquer hearts, And make persuasion do the work of fear. - Milton.
	3.	To gain or obtain, overcoming obstacles in the way; to win; as, to conquer freedom; to conquer a peace.
v. i.	1.	To gain the victory; to overcome; to prevail. He went forth conquering and to conquer. - Rev. vi. 2. The champions resolved to conquer or to die. - Waller.

Verb	1.	conquer - to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires" Synonyms: inhibit, stamp down, suppress, curb, subdue
	2.	conquer - take possession of by force, as after an invasion; "the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants"; "The army seized the town"; "The militia captured the castle" Synonyms: appropriate, seize, capture
	3.	conquer - overcome by conquest; "conquer your fears"; "conquer a country"

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