Conquered: meaning, definitions and examples

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conquered

 

[ หˆkษ’ล‹kษ™d ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military action

Conquered refers to the act of overcoming and taking control of a place or people, usually through force. It often implies a sense of victory in battle or conflict, leading to dominance over the conquered territory or individuals.

Synonyms

defeated, overcame, subdued

Examples of usage

  • The army conquered the neighboring territory after a long campaign.
  • In history class, we learned how the Romans conquered vast areas of Europe.
  • The rebels aimed to conquer the capital and overthrow the government.
Context #2 | Verb

personal achievement

In a broader sense, conquered can describe the act of overcoming personal challenges or obstacles in life. This usage highlights personal growth and resilience over adversity.

Synonyms

mastered, overcame, triumphed over

Examples of usage

  • She conquered her fears and performed on stage.
  • After years of hard work, he finally conquered his addiction.
  • They conquered their doubts and launched the new product successfully.

Translations

Translations of the word "conquered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conquistado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคœเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erobert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditaklukkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฒะพะนะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podbity

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅพๆœใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conquis

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ conquistado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fethedilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •๋ณต๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชูˆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dobytรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dobytรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพๆœ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ osvojen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sigra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตาฃั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fateh olunmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ conquistado

Etymology

The word 'conquered' is derived from the Latin word 'conquaerere', which means 'to seek, to win, to gain'. The prefix 'con-' translates to 'together' while 'quaerere' comes from 'quaero', meaning 'I seek'. This word evolved through Old French 'conquerre', and by the 14th century, it entered Middle English as 'conqueren', and then took its modern form. Conquering has historically been associated with military endeavors, as many ancient societies expanded their territories through conquests. It also carries significant connotations of control and dominance, influencing not just military history but also the social and cultural dynamics of civilizations.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,113 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.