CONQUER


Meaning of CONQUER in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkɔŋkə ]

v.tr. 1 a overcome and control (an enemy or territory) by military force. b absol. be victorious. 2 overcome (a habit, emotion, disability, etc.) by effort (conquered his fear). 3 climb (a mountain) successfully. øøconquerable adj. [ME f. OF conquerre f. Rmc f. L conquirere (as com-, quaerere seek, get)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.