No. 3,366 in Russian
покорить
"Покорить" means "to conquer" or "to subdue."
In a sentence
Он смог покорить вершину горы.
He managed to conquer the mountain summit.
The word 'покорить' is used here to mean 'conquer' or 'overcome,' referring to a physical achievement or accomplishment in climbing the mountain.
Её улыбка покорила всех гостей.
Her smile charmed all the guests.
Here, 'покорить' is used to convey 'captivate' or 'win over,' illustrating an emotional impact or influence through her smile.
Эти идеи покорили воображение ученых.
These ideas captivated the imagination of scientists.
In this instance, 'покорить' reflects 'captivate' or 'engage,' emphasizing intellectual or imaginative influence caused by the ideas.
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