defeat
verb (used with object)
to overcome in a contest, election, battle, etc.; prevail over; vanquish.
will defeat
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future tenseof defeat.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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"As her father defeated terrorism, she will defeat criminal organizations," he said.
From Barron's β Jun. 2, 2026
“You are a warrior. Nothing-not even this will defeat you my friend,” Pfeiffer wrote.
From Los Angeles Times β Jan. 5, 2026
He knows a dramatic story will defeat the boring truth any day, especially if it’s one people want to believe.
From Salon β Nov. 10, 2025
“I’m not the only one who could defeat him. But I will defeat him.”
From New York Times β Dec. 6, 2023
‘It is by our own folly that the Enemy will defeat us,’ cried Boromir.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
