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.
Derivatives:
conquerable adj.
Etymology: ME f. OF conquerre f. Rmc f. L conquirere (as com-, quaerere seek, get)