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.

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.

Top Common Misspellings for VANQUISH *

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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.

Similar spelling words for VANQUISH

• vanquisher,
• feng shui,
• fengshui,
• funakoshi,
• vanquished,
• Vinquish,
• fengchao,
• fangshi.

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