conquer
/ˈkɑŋkər/
verb
- To take control of a country, city, or people by force, especially in war.
- The general vowed to conquer the fortress before winter.
- In history class, we learned how the Romans conquered much of Europe.
- The army planned to conquer the neighboring kingdom.
- To successfully overcome or defeat a problem, fear, or difficulty.
- With practice, he was able to conquer his bad habits.
- She worked hard to conquer her fear of public speaking.
- The team conquered the technical challenges and finished the project on time.
- To climb or reach the top of a mountain or other high place.
- She became the youngest person to conquer the highest peak in the region.
- The climbers hoped to conquer Mount Everest.
- After hours of hiking, they finally conquered the steep hill.