conquer
verb (used with object)
to acquire by force of arms; win in war.
have conquered
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present perfectof conquer.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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Humans have conquered long-distance aviation, but not the bodily shock of crossing time zones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
But the rocket fire has slowed down as Israel’s aerial bombardment and ground offensive have worn on, and as Israeli forces have conquered large swathes of Gaza.
From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
These women who have conquered the world see this moment as an opportunity to move aside anyone they think is standing in the way of their mission to achieve unflinching respect and equality.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2023
Then the sky’s the limit, and becoming a salad dressing master is one of the easiest and most consistently useful skills to have conquered in the kitchen.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 21, 2023
We have conquered ours, or so we believe.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
