They hoped to (defeat/ beat) the enemy at sea.
I think both are OK. Am I right?
Omar Ahmed I think both are OK. Am I right? It depends on what you are trying to say.
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Omar AhmedI think both are OK. Am I right?
It depends on what you are trying to say. Either word is natural in that sentence in some context.