How Do You Spell VANQUISH?

Pronunciation: [vˈankwɪʃ] (IPA)

The word "vanquish" is spelled as /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/. It is pronounced as "VANG-kwish". The IPA phonetic transcription of the word highlights the individual sounds that make up the word. The first sound is a "v" sound, followed by an "a" sound that is pronounced as "han". The "n" is pronounced separately, and the final sound is a "kwish" sound. The spelling of "vanquish" may seem complex, but its phonetic transcription helps us understand how to pronounce it correctly.

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VANQUISH Meaning and Definition

  1. Vanquish is a verb that refers to the act of defeating someone or something, typically in a physical or metaphorical contest or struggle. To vanquish someone or something means to conquer it completely or decisively, overpowering it in a battle, competition, or conflict.

    In a literal sense, it often describes the act of defeating an opponent in combat, leading to their surrender or submission. It implies a sense of superiority or dominance, inflicting a humiliating defeat upon the vanquished party. This term can also be applied to overcoming obstacles or challenges, such as fears, addictions, or personal demons.

    Metaphorically, vanquish can be used to describe the triumph over intangible challenges or abstract concepts, such as doubts, prejudices, or ignorance. It signifies the action of prevailing or obliterating something that previously posed a threat or hindered progress.

    The act of vanquishing is often associated with determination, willpower, and strength. It implies the use of force, whether physical or mental, to overcome adversaries or obstacles. The victorious individual or force emerges as the conqueror or ultimate winner in the vanquishing process.

    Ultimately, vanquishing embodies the notion of complete domination, overpowering someone or something until they are completely subjugated or overcome. It embraces the idea of emerging triumphant in a struggle, asserting control or authority over the vanquished.

  2. • A disease in sheep.
    • To subdue in a contest; to overcome; to confute.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of VANQUISH

The word "vanquish" originated from the Old French term "venquis", which came from the Latin word "vincere". The Latin word "vincere" means "to conquer" or "to overcome". Over time, "venquis" evolved into "vanquisen" in Middle English and eventually became "vanquish" in Modern English, retaining the same definition of overpowering or defeating someone or something.

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Conjugate verb Vanquish

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have vanquished
you would have vanquished
he/she/it would have vanquished
we would have vanquished
they would have vanquished
I would have vanquish
you would have vanquish
he/she/it would have vanquish
we would have vanquish
they would have vanquish

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been vanquishing
you would have been vanquishing
he/she/it would have been vanquishing
we would have been vanquishing
they would have been vanquishing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would vanquish
you would vanquish
he/she/it would vanquish
we would vanquish
they would vanquish

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be vanquishing
you would be vanquishing
he/she/it would be vanquishing
we would be vanquishing
they would be vanquishing

FUTURE

I will vanquish
you will vanquish
he/she/it will vanquish
we will vanquish
they will vanquish

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be vanquishing
you will be vanquishing
he/she/it will be vanquishing
we will be vanquishing
they will be vanquishing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have vanquished
you will have vanquished
he/she/it will have vanquished
we will have vanquished
they will have vanquished

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been vanquishing
you will have been vanquishing
he/she/it will have been vanquishing
we will have been vanquishing
they will have been vanquishing

IMPERATIVE

you vanquish
we let´s vanquish

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to vanquish

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was vanquishing
you were vanquishing
he/she/it was vanquishing
we were vanquishing
they were vanquishing

PAST PARTICIPLE

vanquished

PAST PERFECT

I had vanquished
you had vanquished
he/she/it had vanquished
we had vanquished
they had vanquished

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been vanquishing
you had been vanquishing
he/she/it had been vanquishing
we had been vanquishing
they had been vanquishing

PRESENT

I vanquish
you vanquish
he/she/it vanquishes
we vanquish
they vanquish

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am vanquishing
you are vanquishing
he/she/it is vanquishing
we are vanquishing
they are vanquishing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

vanquishing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have vanquished
you have vanquished
he/she/it has vanquished
we have vanquished
they have vanquished

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been vanquishing
you have been vanquishing
he/she/it has been vanquishing
we have been vanquishing
they have been vanquishing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it vanquish

SIMPLE PAST

I vanquished
you vanquished
he/she/it vanquished
we vanquished
they vanquished

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