Project 3...Chosen Word

The word I chose was conquer. I looked up the definition online and this is what I got...

con·quer

   [kong-ker]  Show IPA

verb (used with object)

1.

to acquire by force of arms; win in war: to conquer aforeign land.

2.

to overcome by force; subdue: to conquer an enemy.

3.

to gain, win, or obtain by effort, personal appeal, etc.:conquer the hearts of his audience.

4.

to gain a victory over; surmount; master; overcome: toconquer disease and poverty; to conquer one's fear.

verb (used without object)

5.

to be victorious; make conquests;  gain the victory: Despitetheir differences, their love will conquer.

Related forms

con·quer·a·ble, adjective

con·quer·a·ble·ness, noun

con·quer·ing·ly, adverb

half-con·quered, adjective

pre·con·quer, verb (used with object)

Synonyms 
2.  vanquish, overpower, overthrow, subjugate. See defeat.