B2verbhistoryconflict
US/ˈkɑːŋ.kər/
UK/ˈkɒŋ.kə/
to take control of a place or people by force; to defeat a problem or fear
In context
The Romans conquered much of Europe more than two thousand years ago.
She finally conquered her fear of flying after taking a course.
The band set out to conquer the American market.
Words that go with conquer
verb + noun
- conquer fearsLearning to swim taught him to conquer fears he once had.
- conquer a countryThe army tried to conquer the neighboring country.
- conquer a mountainThey hope to conquer the highest mountain in the region.
- conquer the marketThe new phone could conquer the market within a year.
adverb + verb
- finally conquerAfter ten years, the explorers finally conquered the peak.
- easily conquerThe champion easily conquered every opponent.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
They conquered to the island.Correct: They conquered the island.