conquer conquer /ˈkɑːŋkɝ/

verb

1. () Bring under control by force or authority  ( stamp down , subdue , suppress , conquer )
   bring under control by force or authority
    Suppress a nascent uprising
   suppress a nascent uprising
    Stamp down on littering
   stamp down on littering
    Conquer one's desires
   conquer one's desires
   
2. () Overcome by conquest  ( conquer )
   overcome by conquest
    Conquer your fears
   conquer your fears
    Conquer a country
   conquer a country
   
3. () Take possession of by force, as after an invasion  ( appropriate , capture , conquer , seize )
   take possession of by force, as after an invasion
    The invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants
   the invaders seized the land and property of the inhabitants
    The army seized the town
   The army seized the town
    The militia captured the castle
   The militia captured the castle