Conquest
noun
An act of taking control over a country, region, or place by using force or military power.
The Spanish conquest of the Americas led to the spread of European culture in the New World.
Often appears as...
- conquest of territory
- military conquest
noun
The act of winning something or someone by effort, or the fact of being won.
Her conquest of the national chess championship was celebrated by her family and friends.
Often appears as...
- conquest of fear
- conquest of title
noun
A person whose favor or hand was won by courting or seduction.
She was just another conquest to him, he didn’t really love her.
Often appears as...
- romantic conquest
- latest conquest
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
An act of taking control over a country, region, or place by using force or military power.
The Spanish conquest of the Americas led to the spread of European culture in the New World.
Often appears as...
- conquest of territory
- military conquest
noun
The act of winning something or someone by effort, or the fact of being won.
Her conquest of the national chess championship was celebrated by her family and friends.
Often appears as...
- conquest of fear
- conquest of title
noun
A person whose favor or hand was won by courting or seduction.
She was just another conquest to him, he didn’t really love her.
Often appears as...
- romantic conquest
- latest conquest
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Impact
Think of how conquests have shaped the world, altering borders and cultures significantly.
The conquest of the Byzantine Empire changed the course of history.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often seen negatively, as it implies subjugation and control by force.
The conquest of the indigenous people led to loss of their heritage.
Pro Tip 3/3Military Context
Predominantly used in discussions about wars, conflicts, or historical military campaigns.
The general's conquests extended the kingdom's borders.
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Impact
Think of how conquests have shaped the world, altering borders and cultures significantly.
The conquest of the Byzantine Empire changed the course of history.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often seen negatively, as it implies subjugation and control by force.
The conquest of the indigenous people led to loss of their heritage.
Pro Tip 3/3Military Context
Predominantly used in discussions about wars, conflicts, or historical military campaigns.
The general's conquests extended the kingdom's borders.
Pro Tip 1/3Historic Impact
Think of how conquests have shaped the world, altering borders and cultures significantly.
The conquest of the Byzantine Empire changed the course of history.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Often seen negatively, as it implies subjugation and control by force.
The conquest of the indigenous people led to loss of their heritage.
Pro Tip 3/3Military Context
Predominantly used in discussions about wars, conflicts, or historical military campaigns.
The general's conquests extended the kingdom's borders.
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It's a church. It's a...
The four minarets built over the next century are the most obvious sign of this era, serving as architectural supports in addition to their religious purpose. But there are many others. Ornate candle holders relate Suleiman's conquest of Hungary, while giant caligraphy discs hung from the ceiling
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Let's clean up the space...
of a new approach to how we interact with our environments, as it's often given the dubious honor of being the world's highest garbage dump. Decades after the first conquest of the world's highest peak, tons of rubbish left behind by climbers has started to raise concern,
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Ray Kurzweil: Get ready...
and that's where we do our thinking, and it's the great sublimator. We still have that old brain that provides our basic drives and motivations, but I may have a drive for conquest, and that'll be sublimated by the neocortex into writing a poem or inventing an app
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History vs. Tamerlane...
During his conquests, he spared artisans and scholars, sending them to work on public projects like schools and mosques. Unlike many women in the world at the time, his wives, daughters, and daughters-in-law were highly educated and politically active.
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Sex Addiction PIPE Taboo
of this sexual conquest is a way to block out everything else in her life that might be upsetting or troubling or concerning when she's in the hunt for that man she doesn't have to worry about anything else in her life she can simply focus on that
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Understanding the rise...
a history of conquest, occupation, absorption, assimilation and so on, led to the process by which, over time, this notion of the Han emerged -- of course, nurtured by a growing and very powerful sense of cultural identity.
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The Water Crisis PIPE...
and everything for you to enjoy for years to come and i would argue that happiness is sustainable it gives me hope that even a city like los angeles long a symbol of humanity's conquest of nature and concrete and steel
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China: Consumerism and...
communist conquest of the area ironically it's now home to a roll call of international luxury brands is this the new Chinese dream really consumerism why stuff have a new handbag that's of
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Octopus Mating PIPE...
okay we're back in the world of the Sayyidi octopus it's braiding time here's your potential conquest she doesn't know you're alive
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The Weird World of...
okay we're back in the world of the cyanea octopus it's mating time here's your potential conquest she
Video examples
It's a church. It's a...
The four minarets built over the next century are the most obvious sign of this era, serving as architectural supports in addition to their religious purpose. But there are many others. Ornate candle holders relate Suleiman's conquest of Hungary, while giant caligraphy discs hung from the ceiling
Video examples
Let's clean up the space...
of a new approach to how we interact with our environments, as it's often given the dubious honor of being the world's highest garbage dump. Decades after the first conquest of the world's highest peak, tons of rubbish left behind by climbers has started to raise concern,
Video examples
Ray Kurzweil: Get ready...
and that's where we do our thinking, and it's the great sublimator. We still have that old brain that provides our basic drives and motivations, but I may have a drive for conquest, and that'll be sublimated by the neocortex into writing a poem or inventing an app
Video examples
History vs. Tamerlane...
During his conquests, he spared artisans and scholars, sending them to work on public projects like schools and mosques. Unlike many women in the world at the time, his wives, daughters, and daughters-in-law were highly educated and politically active.
Video examples
Sex Addiction PIPE Taboo
of this sexual conquest is a way to block out everything else in her life that might be upsetting or troubling or concerning when she's in the hunt for that man she doesn't have to worry about anything else in her life she can simply focus on that
Video examples
Understanding the rise...
a history of conquest, occupation, absorption, assimilation and so on, led to the process by which, over time, this notion of the Han emerged -- of course, nurtured by a growing and very powerful sense of cultural identity.
Video examples
The Water Crisis PIPE...
and everything for you to enjoy for years to come and i would argue that happiness is sustainable it gives me hope that even a city like los angeles long a symbol of humanity's conquest of nature and concrete and steel
Video examples
China: Consumerism and...
communist conquest of the area ironically it's now home to a roll call of international luxury brands is this the new Chinese dream really consumerism why stuff have a new handbag that's of
Video examples
Octopus Mating PIPE...
okay we're back in the world of the Sayyidi octopus it's braiding time here's your potential conquest she doesn't know you're alive
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The Weird World of...
okay we're back in the world of the cyanea octopus it's mating time here's your potential conquest she
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Quote examples
Ronaldo
Brazilian Athlete
The national team is part of my life. I have an incredible history, of many conquests and also many defeats. But to play for Brazil, I have to have a club and play well. I'm not going to be picked on my past or because of my sponsor, as many have said.
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Rob Morrow
American Actor
If it awakens in us as a whole how important that is - the theme of how conquest and ambition are meaningless without contribution - I think then as a society we're in better shape. I hope people are inspired to be the best.
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Gus Grissom
American Astronaut
If we die, we want people to accept it. We're in a risky business, and we hope that if anything happens to us, it will not delay the program. The conquest of space is worth the risk of life.
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Sam Houston
American Politician
We view ourselves on the eve of battle. We are nerved for the conquest and must conquer or perish. It is vain to look for present aid: None is at hand. We must now act or abandon all hope!
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David Copperfield
American Entertainer
For my father, being kind was natural... I have to really work at it. I love competing and winning, conquest - not words you usually associate with kindness.
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Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
French Philosopher
Love is an adventure and a conquest. It survives and develops, like the universe itself, only by perpetual discovery.
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Jean Genet
French Dramatist
The fame of heroes owes little to the extent of their conquests and all to the success of the tributes paid to them.
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Walter Bagehot
English Author
Conquest is the missionary of valor, and the hard impact of military virtues beats meanness out of the world.
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George Eliot
British Author
Marriage must be a relation either of sympathy or of conquest.
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Thomas Jefferson
American President
We did not raise armies for glory or for conquest.
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Ronaldo
Brazilian Athlete
The national team is part of my life. I have an incredible history, of many conquests and also many defeats. But to play for Brazil, I have to have a club and play well. I'm not going to be picked on my past or because of my sponsor, as many have said.
Quote examples
Rob Morrow
American Actor
If it awakens in us as a whole how important that is - the theme of how conquest and ambition are meaningless without contribution - I think then as a society we're in better shape. I hope people are inspired to be the best.
Quote examples
Gus Grissom
American Astronaut
If we die, we want people to accept it. We're in a risky business, and we hope that if anything happens to us, it will not delay the program. The conquest of space is worth the risk of life.
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Sam Houston
American Politician
We view ourselves on the eve of battle. We are nerved for the conquest and must conquer or perish. It is vain to look for present aid: None is at hand. We must now act or abandon all hope!
Quote examples
David Copperfield
American Entertainer
For my father, being kind was natural... I have to really work at it. I love competing and winning, conquest - not words you usually associate with kindness.
Quote examples
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
French Philosopher
Love is an adventure and a conquest. It survives and develops, like the universe itself, only by perpetual discovery.
Quote examples
Jean Genet
French Dramatist
The fame of heroes owes little to the extent of their conquests and all to the success of the tributes paid to them.
Quote examples
Walter Bagehot
English Author
Conquest is the missionary of valor, and the hard impact of military virtues beats meanness out of the world.
Quote examples
George Eliot
British Author
Marriage must be a relation either of sympathy or of conquest.
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Thomas Jefferson
American President
We did not raise armies for glory or for conquest.
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