conquer
verb (used with object)
to acquire by force of arms; win in war.
has conquered
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present perfectof conquer (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Since its arrival in the Americas centuries ago, Aedes aegypti has conquered the Southern states, swaths of the Midwest, and much of California, and has begun to advance up the East Coast.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
A mystery not long ago, San Antonio’s star from France has conquered the NBA and vanquished its defending champion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
A five-year-old girl has conquered Britain's highest mountain in challenging wintry conditions "to help raise pennies for the girls and boys who need help".
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2025
Now that Van Overbeke has conquered the world’s highest peaks, he’s looking forward to spending more time relaxing with his family.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 3, 2023
A man only looks and walks like that when he has conquered his Self.
From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse
