assume vs conquer

conquer vs assume

assume and conquer both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
assume	No	No	Yes	No
conquer	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, conquer is a hyponym of assume; that is, conquer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than assume:

assume: seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
conquer: take possession of by force, as after an invasion

Other hyponyms of assume include annex, appropriate, capture, seize, preoccupy, hijack, raid.

assume (verb)	conquer (verb)
put clothing on one's body	bring under control by force or authority
take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect	overcome by conquest
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof	take possession of by force, as after an invasion
take up someone's soul into heaven
make a pretence of
occupy or take on
seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
take on as one's own the expenses or debts of another person
take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

Difference between assume and conquer

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