vanquish
pronunciation
How to pronounce vanquish in British English:
UK [ˈvæŋkwɪʃ]
How to pronounce vanquish in American English:
US [ˈvæŋkwɪʃ]
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- Verb:
- come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
Word Origin
- vanquish
- vanquish: [14] Vanquish was adapted from vainquiss-, the stem form of Old French vainquir ‘defeat’. This was derived from vaintre ‘defeat’, a descendant of Latin vincere ‘defeat’ (source also of English convince, invincible [15], victory, etc).=> convince, invincible, victory
- vanquish (v.)
- mid-14c., "to defeat in battle, conquer," from Old French venquis-, extended stem of veintre "to defeat," from Latin vincere "defeat" (see victor). Influenced in Middle English by Middle French vainquiss-, present stem of vainquir "conquer," from Old French vainkir, alteration of veintre. Related: Vanquished; vanquishing.
Example
- 1. You think a quick brush over the teeth is going to vanquish them all ?
- 2. Since has its history of civilization , a person with his wisdom has conducted scientific innovation , change and vanquish nature constantly to serve our well-being .
- 3. Like other businesses , teams want to vanquish their rivals-but not to obliterate them , since without proper contests the sport 's appeal wanes .