conquering
word · lemma: conquer
Definition
The act of taking control of a place, people, or something difficult, usually by force or persistent effort.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly formal or literary; often used for winning lands, battles, or overcoming challenges. Common phrases: 'conquering fear', 'conquering the world'. Less common in everyday speech than 'win' or 'overcome'.
Spanish: conquistandoPortuguese (BR): conquistandoPortuguese (PT): conquistandoChinese (Simplified): 征服Chinese (Traditional): 征服Hindi: विजय प्राप्त करनाArabic: الانتصار علىBengali: জয় - পরাজিতকরণRussian: завоевание - покорение - преодолениеJapanese: 征服 - 克服Vietnamese: chinh phục - vượt quaKorean: 정복 - 극복Turkish: fethetme - yenmeUrdu: فتح کرنا - قابو پاناIndonesian: penaklukan - menaklukkan - mengatasi
Example Sentences
Conquering the mountain was a huge achievement for him.
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After years of hard work, she feels like she's finally conquering her anxiety.
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He talked about conquering the world with his new invention.
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For her, conquering small daily challenges matters as much as big victories.
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The king was proud after conquering new lands.
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She dreams of conquering her fear of heights.
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