Conquering: meaning, definitions and examples

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conquering

[ ˈkɒŋ.kər.ɪŋ ]

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in a battle

Overcoming and gaining control of a place or people through force or strategy.

Synonyms

defeat, subjugate, triumph over, vanquish

Examples of usage

They succeeded in conquering the enemy stronghold.
The army spent months conquering new territories.

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in a challenge

Mastering a difficult task or obstacle through determination and effort.

Synonyms

beat, overcome, surmount, triumph over

Examples of usage

She was determined to conquer her fear of public speaking.
He conquered the mountain after months of training.

Translations

Translations of the word "conquering" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conquista

🇮🇳 विजय

🇩🇪 Eroberung

🇮🇩 penaklukan

🇺🇦 завоювання

🇵🇱 podbój

🇯🇵 征服 (せいふく)

🇫🇷 conquête

🇪🇸 conquista

🇹🇷 fetih

🇰🇷 정복 (jeongbok)

🇸🇦 احتلال (ihtilal)

🇨🇿 dobytí

🇸🇰 dobytie

🇨🇳 征服 (zhēngfú)

🇸🇮 osvajanje

🇮🇸 sigra

🇰🇿 жаулау

🇬🇪 დაპყრობა (dapqroba)

🇦🇿 fəth

🇲🇽 conquista

Word origin

The word 'conquering' derives from the Middle English word 'conqueren', which in turn comes from the Old French 'conquerre', ultimately from the Latin 'conquīrere' meaning 'to procure by effort'. The concept of conquering has been central to human history, from battles and wars to personal triumphs and achievements.