conquer vs assume

assume vs conquer

conquer and assume both are verbs.

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

As verbs, assume is a hypernym of conquer; that is, assume is a word with a broader meaning than conquer:

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

Other hypernyms of conquer include arrogate, seize, take over, usurp.

conquer (verb)	assume (verb)
bring under control by force or authority	put clothing on one's body
overcome by conquest	take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
take possession of by force, as after an invasion	take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
	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 conquer and assume

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