Conjure: meaning, definitions and examples
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conjure
[ หkษn.dสษr ]
magic
To make something appear or happen by using magic powers. It can also refer to creating something out of nothing or imagining something into existence.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The magician conjured a rabbit out of a hat.
- She conjured up a delicious meal from the limited ingredients in the kitchen.
create
To bring to mind a feeling or memory, typically with effort.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The smell of the cookies conjured memories of her grandmother's baking.
- His words conjured up images of a tropical paradise.
Translations
Translations of the word "conjure" in other languages:
๐ต๐น conjurar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฆเฅ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช beschwรถren
๐ฎ๐ฉ menyihir
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะบะปัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ czarowaฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ้ญๆณใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท conjurer
๐ช๐ธ conjurar
๐น๐ท bรผyรผ yapmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฃผ๋ฌธ์ ๊ฑธ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณุชุญุถุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ pลivolat
๐ธ๐ฐ vyฤarovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฌๅค
๐ธ๐ฎ priklicati
๐ฎ๐ธ kalla fram
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐาััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแซแแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงaฤฤฑrmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ conjurar
Etymology
The word 'conjure' originated from Middle English 'conuren' or 'conjurien', from Old French 'conjurer', from Latin 'conjurare' meaning 'to swear together'. It was originally used in the sense of invoking a sacred name or appealing to a deity for aid, protection, or inspiration. Over time, the term evolved to encompass magical practices and the act of summoning supernatural entities.
See also: conjuration, conjurations, conjuring.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,988, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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