To conquer
Example: The army planned to conquer the new territory quickly.
Definition
"To conquer" means to gain control or possession of a place, people, or situation through force, skill, or effort. It often refers to military actions where an army or group overcomes resistance to establish dominance or authority over a new territory or population.
Etymology
The word "to conquer" comes from the Latin word 'conquirere,' meaning 'to seek out, gain, or win.' It evolved through Old French 'conquerre' before entering English. Did you know? The root 'quirere' is related to 'query,' reflecting the original notion of seeking or striving to obtain something.
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"To conquer" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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