conquerv. t.[OF. conquerre, F. conqurir, fr. L. conquirere, -quisitum, to seek or search for, to bring together, LL., to conquer; con- + quaerere to seek. See Quest.]1. To gain or acquire by force; to take possession of by violent means; to gain dominion over; to subdue by physical means; to reduce; to overcome by force of arms; to cause to yield; to vanquish.(Shak.)If we be conquer'd, let men conquer us. (Shak.)We conquered France, but felt our captive's charms. (Pope.)2. To subdue or overcome by mental or moral power; to surmount; as, to conquer difficulties, temptation, etc.()By winning words to conquer hearts,
And make persuasion do the work of fear. (Milton.)3. To gain or obtain, overcoming obstacles in the way; to win; as, to conquer freedom; to conquer a peace.()()v. i. To gain the victory; to overcome; to prevail.()He went forth conquering and to conquer. (Rev. vi. 2.)The champions resolved to conquer or to die. (Waller.)