Conquer
verb
To successfully defeat or overcome something like an obstacle, difficulty, or fear.
He had to conquer his fear of heights to be a pilot
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- conquer fear
- conquer difficulty
verb
To gain control and governance over a place or people, usually through aggressive action.
The Romans conquered many parts of Europe
Often appears as...
- conquer land
- conquer territory
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Disapproving
verb
To be successful or win in a competition.
After years of hard work, she finally conquered the music industry
Often appears as...
- conquer industry
- conquer market
verb
To climb to the top of a mountain successfully.
She was the first woman to conquer Mount Everest
Often appears as...
- conquer mountain
- conquer peak
verb
To successfully defeat or overcome something like an obstacle, difficulty, or fear.
He had to conquer his fear of heights to be a pilot
Often appears as...
- conquer fear
- conquer difficulty
verb
To gain control and governance over a place or people, usually through aggressive action.
The Romans conquered many parts of Europe
Often appears as...
- conquer land
- conquer territory
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To be successful or win in a competition.
After years of hard work, she finally conquered the music industry
Often appears as...
- conquer industry
- conquer market
verb
To climb to the top of a mountain successfully.
She was the first woman to conquer Mount Everest
Often appears as...
- conquer mountain
- conquer peak
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Victory
Used when overcoming personal challenges, often with a sense of emotional triumph.
She finally conquered her stage fright and delivered a stunning performance.
Pro Tip 2/2Internal Struggles
Refers to defeating inner obstacles, more about personal growth than physical challenges.
He conquered his addiction, transforming his life completely.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Victory
Used when overcoming personal challenges, often with a sense of emotional triumph.
She finally conquered her stage fright and delivered a stunning performance.
Pro Tip 2/2Internal Struggles
Refers to defeating inner obstacles, more about personal growth than physical challenges.
He conquered his addiction, transforming his life completely.
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Victory
Used when overcoming personal challenges, often with a sense of emotional triumph.
She finally conquered her stage fright and delivered a stunning performance.
Pro Tip 2/2Internal Struggles
Refers to defeating inner obstacles, more about personal growth than physical challenges.
He conquered his addiction, transforming his life completely.
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Why should you read...
where humanity rules the stars in a giant feudal empire. This medieval motif goes beyond just the government. Unlike most interstellar sci-fi, Herbert's humans conquered the stars without any computers. Following an ancient war with robots, humanity has forbidden the construction of any machine
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and the way the water pours out under the bridge, just entirely different than any other way that you could have if you had not found a way to conquer your fear. You see a beauty that otherwise never would have happened. It's time to come home at the end.
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What is love? - Brad...
A cult? A neurological phenomenon? There's no shortage of answers. Some are all-encompassing. It conquers all. It's all you need. It's all there is. These are all comparisons, though, ways of defining it by contrast, by saying it's more important
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History vs. Genghis Khan...
"Multiple accounts show his army's brutality going beyond ripping unborn children from mothers' wombs, using prisoners as human shields, or moat fillers to support siege engines, taking all women from conquered towns--"
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What makes a hero? -...
You will certainly see it again. But also be sensitive to it in your own life. Listen for your call to adventure. Accept the challenge. Conquer your fear and claim the treasure you seek. And then, do it all over again.
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Creating meaningful...
ourselves we have to be willing to let go of our own ideas and embrace other people's points of view in order for politics to work for people in this country we can no longer divide and conquer we must use thank you
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Flying Spiders! PIPE Animal...
around the world using static electricity well brand new science by the university of bristol has uncovered how one surprising animal has conquered the skies
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What I learned from 100...
You get the idea. that was another version of one who will conquer the world. Well, then two years later,
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Dangerous memes PIPE Dan...
that conquered the new hemisphere -- the Western hemisphere -- that conquered the rest of the world.
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Leopard Stalks an Impala...
Modsidi series scans the world she needs to conquer.
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Why should you read...
where humanity rules the stars in a giant feudal empire. This medieval motif goes beyond just the government. Unlike most interstellar sci-fi, Herbert's humans conquered the stars without any computers. Following an ancient war with robots, humanity has forbidden the construction of any machine
Video examples
What I learned from...
and the way the water pours out under the bridge, just entirely different than any other way that you could have if you had not found a way to conquer your fear. You see a beauty that otherwise never would have happened. It's time to come home at the end.
Video examples
What is love? - Brad...
A cult? A neurological phenomenon? There's no shortage of answers. Some are all-encompassing. It conquers all. It's all you need. It's all there is. These are all comparisons, though, ways of defining it by contrast, by saying it's more important
Video examples
History vs. Genghis Khan...
"Multiple accounts show his army's brutality going beyond ripping unborn children from mothers' wombs, using prisoners as human shields, or moat fillers to support siege engines, taking all women from conquered towns--"
Video examples
What makes a hero? -...
You will certainly see it again. But also be sensitive to it in your own life. Listen for your call to adventure. Accept the challenge. Conquer your fear and claim the treasure you seek. And then, do it all over again.
Video examples
Creating meaningful...
ourselves we have to be willing to let go of our own ideas and embrace other people's points of view in order for politics to work for people in this country we can no longer divide and conquer we must use thank you
Video examples
Flying Spiders! PIPE Animal...
around the world using static electricity well brand new science by the university of bristol has uncovered how one surprising animal has conquered the skies
Video examples
What I learned from 100...
You get the idea. that was another version of one who will conquer the world. Well, then two years later,
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Dangerous memes PIPE Dan...
that conquered the new hemisphere -- the Western hemisphere -- that conquered the rest of the world.
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Leopard Stalks an Impala...
Modsidi series scans the world she needs to conquer.
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Dale Carnegie
American Writer
Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.
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Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
Books were my pass to personal freedom. I learned to read at age three, and soon discovered there was a whole world to conquer that went beyond our farm in Mississippi.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
We have not invaded anyone. We have not conquered anyone. We have not grabbed their land, their culture, their history and tried to enforce our way of life on them.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
French Statesman
There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit.
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Jesus Christ
Leader
Little children, you are from God, and have conquered them; for the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in this world.
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Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Russian Author
Man has set for himself the goal of conquering the world but in the processes loses his soul.
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Alexander Pope
English Poet
The ruling passion, be it what it will. The ruling passion conquers reason still.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
American Philosopher
He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.
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Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.
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Dale Carnegie
American Writer
Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.
Quote examples
Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
Books were my pass to personal freedom. I learned to read at age three, and soon discovered there was a whole world to conquer that went beyond our farm in Mississippi.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
We have not invaded anyone. We have not conquered anyone. We have not grabbed their land, their culture, their history and tried to enforce our way of life on them.
Quote examples
Napoleon Bonaparte
French Statesman
There are only two forces in the world, the sword and the spirit. In the long run the sword will always be conquered by the spirit.
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Jesus Christ
Leader
Little children, you are from God, and have conquered them; for the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in this world.
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Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
Russian Author
Man has set for himself the goal of conquering the world but in the processes loses his soul.
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Alexander Pope
English Poet
The ruling passion, be it what it will. The ruling passion conquers reason still.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
American Philosopher
He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.
Quote examples
Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.
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