conquers

Conquers is the third-person singular present tense of the verb conquer. It describes the act of defeating and taking control of a place, people, or territory, typically through force or strategic effort. The term can also be used metaphorically to indicate overcoming a non-physical obstacle such as fear, habit, or illness. In historical and political writing, conquerors are the actors who expand or defend empires by subjugating subjects, negotiating terms, or imposing governance.

Etymology: Conquer derives from Old French conquerre, which in turn comes from Latin conquirere, meaning to seek out, gain, or win. Over time the sense shifted to the more specific idea of defeating an opponent and seizing control.

Usage notes: Conquers is used with he, she, or it in the present tense, for example, “The general conquers several strategic positions.” The related noun forms are conquest and conqueror. The term is common in discussions of military campaigns, colonization, and the broader study of power and sovereignty, while also appearing in metaphorical contexts such as personal or scientific achievements.