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conquest

[ˈkɒŋkwest]

conquest Definition

  • 1the act of taking control of a country, city, or territory by force
  • 2the act of gaining or achieving something through great effort

Using conquest: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "conquest" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The conquest of the Aztec empire by the Spanish is a well-known historical event.

  • Example

    His conquest of the mountain was a personal triumph.

  • Example

    She felt a sense of conquest after completing the difficult project.

  • Example

    The company's conquest of the market was due to their innovative products.

conquest Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using conquest

  • a feather in one's cap

    an achievement or accomplishment that one can be proud of

    Example

    Winning the championship was a real feather in his cap, but he remained humble about it.

  • to the victor go the spoils

    the winner gets all the benefits or rewards

    Example

    After the conquest, the victors claimed all the spoils of war, leaving the defeated with nothing.

  • to achieve great success or power

    Example

    As a child, she dreamed of conquering the world and becoming a famous actress.

Phrases with conquest

  • the act of seducing or winning someone's love or affection

    Example

    He saw her as a challenge, a love conquest that he was determined to win.

  • the exploration and colonization of outer space

    Example

    The conquest of space has been a dream of humanity for centuries.

  • an attitude or mindset characterized by a desire to dominate or conquer others

    Example

    The conqueror's conquest mentality led him to commit atrocities against the conquered people.

Origins of conquest

from Old French 'conquête', from Latin 'conquista', from 'conquirere', meaning 'to acquire' or 'to seek out'

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Summary: conquest in Brief

The term 'conquest' [ˈkɒŋkwest] refers to the act of taking control of a country, city, or territory by force, or gaining or achieving something through great effort. It can refer to historical events like 'The conquest of the Aztec empire by the Spanish,' or personal achievements like 'His conquest of the mountain.' The phrase 'love conquest' denotes the act of seducing or winning someone's love or affection, while 'conquest of space' refers to the exploration and colonization of outer space. Idioms like 'a feather in one's cap' and 'to the victor go the spoils' are also associated with conquest.