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. |
2. | To subdue or overcome by mental or moral power; to surmount; | |
3. | To gain or obtain, overcoming obstacles in the way; to win; | |
v. i. | 1. | To gain the victory; to overcome; to prevail. |
Verb | 1. | conquer - to put down by force or authority; "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires" |
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" | |
3. | conquer - overcome by conquest; "conquer your fears"; "conquer a country" |