divide and conquer
In order to rule securely, do not allow alliances between your enemies.
conquer
UK /ˈkɒŋkə/ US /ˈkɑŋkɚ/
verb 4
Collocations
4ADJ.
all, evil, gold, hard
VERB + CONQUER
cannot, divide, fight, let's, order, sign, try, urge
CONQUER + NOUN
cancer, constantinople, danger, fortress, habit, mountain, people, poland
PREP.
in, without
Definitions
verb
1
To defeat in combat; to subjugate.
I lay in the desert beyond all cities and sounds, and above me flowed the River of Silence through the sky; and on the desert’s edge night fought against the Sun, and suddenly conquered.
2
To acquire by force of arms, win in war; to become ruler of; to subjugate.
In 1453, the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople.
I haue beene wooed, as I intreat thee now, / Euen by the ſterne, and direfull God of warre, / VVhoſe ſinowie necke in battel nere did bow, / VVho conquers where he comes in euery iarre; […]
3
To overcome an abstract obstacle.
Today I conquered my fear of flying by finally boarding a plane.
to conquer difficulties or temptations
4
To gain, win, or obtain by effort.
to conquer freedom; to conquer a peace
Thesaurus
Synonyms
verb — bring under control by force or authority
- suppress
- subdue
verb — take possession of by force, as after an invasion
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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I lay in the desert beyond all cities and sounds, and above me flowed the River of Silence through the sky; and on the desert’s edge night fought against the Sun, and suddenly conquered.
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In 1453, the Ottoman Empire conquered Constantinople.
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I haue beene wooed, as I intreat thee now, / Euen by the ſterne, and direfull God of warre, / VVhoſe ſinowie necke in battel nere did bow, / VVho conquers where he comes in euery iarre; […]
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You must conquer your fear of the dark.
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The day will soon come when we will conquer space and travel to the moon.
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Lack of money is a serious hindrance in their fight to conquer cancer.
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