[ˈkɒŋkə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- overcome and take control of (a place or people) by military force
(e.g: he conquered Cyprus)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (also in the general sense ‘acquire, attain’): from Old French conquerre, based on Latin conquirere ‘gain, win’, from con- (expressing completion) + quaerere ‘seek’