Pronunciation

/kənˈkwest/

Definitions

Noun

1. Conquest: The act of gaining control or sovereignty over a territory, people, or object by force or victory in war or competition.

   • Definition: The act of subduing or capturing a place or people through military strength or strategic maneuvering.
   • Synonyms: Conquering, triumph, victory, domination

2. [British] Victory: A decisive win in a battle or competition.

Verb

1. To conquer: To gain control or defeat an opponent, often militarily, and establish dominance.
   • Synonyms: Overcome, subdue, defeat, prevail

Adjective

1. Conquering: Characterizing something that has been conquered or victorious; dominant or triumphant.
   • Synonyms: Dominant, conquering, conquering, victorious

Adverb

1. Conquest-style: In a manner that achieves complete or absolute victory.
   • Example: “The empire was built conquest-style, expanding rapidly across the continent.”

Phrases

• “The conquest of the New World”
• “Peaceful conquest through diplomacy”
• “Her conquest of fear”
• “The industrial conquest of space”
• “The cultural conquest of new markets”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The Roman Empire’s conquest of Gaul changed the course of European history.”
• Verb: “After years of hard work, he finally conquered his addiction.”
• Adjective: “The conquering hero rode into town on a white horse.”
• Adverb: “Their conquest-style marketing strategy quickly captured the market share.”

Synonyms

• Victory
• Triumph
• Supremacy
• Domination
• Conquest-like
• Conquestary
• Military victory
• Strategic triumph