Daily Almanac for
Feb 9, 2010
Search: Infoplease Info search tips
Search: Biographies Bio search tips

Dictionary


con•quer



Pronunciation: (kong'kur), [key]
v.t.
1. to acquire by force of arms; win in war: to conquer a foreign land.
2. to overcome by force; subdue: to conquer an enemy.
3. to gain, win, or obtain by effort, personal appeal, etc.: conquer the hearts of his audience.
4. to gain a victory over; surmount; master; overcome: to conquer disease and poverty; to conquer one's fear.

v.i.
to be victorious; make conquests; gain the victory: Despite their differences, their love will conquer.

Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.

conoscopeconqueror
    • Cite
    • Print
    • Bookmark
See also:

 

Related Content



24 X 7

Private Tutor

Click Here for Details
24 x 7 Tutor Availability
Unlimited Online Tutoring
1-on-1 Tutoring