annex (verb) – to take possession of (something, especially areas of land or a country) usually by force

(Pronounced an-eks)

To remember the definition of the word annex, use the following mnemonic:

The ants next (annex) plan was to take possession of my land by force.

Examples of annex (verb) in a sentence

When they decided to annex the tiny country who had no military, they didn't expect to be defeated.

The power crazed dictator tried to annex the neighbouring country.

After trying to negotiate peacefully, the military superpower decided to just annex the state bordering their own.