I . v. a.
1.
Vanquish, subdue, overcome, subjugate, defeat, overthrow, overpower, beat, rout, discomfit, checkmate, master, subject, reduce, humble, crush, get the better of, put down, prevail over, get the upper hand of, get the whip hand of, have on the hip.
2.
Surmount, overcome.
3.
Gain by effort, win by victory.
II . v. n.
Prevail, overcome, succeed, win, triumph, be triumphant, win success, gain the victory.